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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | November 8, 1848 |
| From City | Hartford |
| From State | CT |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Edrd. D. Biach |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Hartford Pointing Hand with PAID, Nov 1848 letter from Hartford CT to New York City, Red 7 bar grid cancels stamp and marking with pointing hand and PAID and a large 5
PhilaMercury Cover #3074
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 622 lot 152 realized 425
Hartford Ct. Nov 9 [actually, 8], partial Magenta pmk., matching Grid ties 5c Dark Brown (1a), Three Large Margins, clear at B., on Fresh 1848 Folded Letter, Pointing Hand "Paid" & Large "5" also in Magenta, Fine & Handsome (Photo) E.XII
Not listed in Alexander
The 1848 Doggett’s NYC directory lists Danforth & Huffy as engravers. Edward Biach is not listed as residing in NYC.
PhilaMercury Cover #3074
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 622 lot 152 realized 425
Hartford Ct. Nov 9 [actually, 8], partial Magenta pmk., matching Grid ties 5c Dark Brown (1a), Three Large Margins, clear at B., on Fresh 1848 Folded Letter, Pointing Hand "Paid" & Large "5" also in Magenta, Fine & Handsome (Photo) E.XII
Not listed in Alexander
The 1848 Doggett’s NYC directory lists Danforth & Huffy as engravers. Edward Biach is not listed as residing in NYC.
