Developed & Supported by Mark Scheuer. Based on the work of Thomas J. Alexander. Dedicated to the memory of Creighton Hart and Susan McDonald. Feedback, additions, and corrections most welcome. Please send to: mscheue1@rochester.rr.com
√ Click here for the census user’s guide as a PDF
Skip to main content


| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 8, 1849 |
| From City | Montgomery |
| From State | AL |
| To City | New Orleans |
| To State | LA |
| Addressee | Jurey & Co. |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
10c Black (2). Position 61L, large margins to clear, tied by two bold strikes of red grid, matching "Montgomery Ala. Oct. 8" cds on 1849 folded letter to New Orleans, cover with small tear at top, otherwise fresh and Very Fine, an attractive cover, ex Sampson
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 814 Lot 2067 realized 1250
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1023 lot 2302 realized 850
Alexander listed as 10/8/49
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 409 lot 28 realized 400
Schuyler J. Rumsey Inc. sale 73 lot 1774 realized 750
Schuyler J. Rumsey sale 97 lot 1099 realized 625 (front image)
Hipstamp (USStampShop) - reverse image
Notations 1849; ex. Sampson, Ross, wall, and 1847 authentication by J. Waldo Sampson
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 814 Lot 2067 realized 1250
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1023 lot 2302 realized 850
Alexander listed as 10/8/49
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 409 lot 28 realized 400
Schuyler J. Rumsey Inc. sale 73 lot 1774 realized 750
Schuyler J. Rumsey sale 97 lot 1099 realized 625 (front image)
Hipstamp (USStampShop) - reverse image
Notations 1849; ex. Sampson, Ross, wall, and 1847 authentication by J. Waldo Sampson

