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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | September 11, 18xx |
| From City | Hartford |
| From State | CT |
| To City | Brockport |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Miss Julia A. Palmer |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 53109 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 2 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
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Lot 207 U.S.: 1847, 5¢ Dark Brown, Pair on Cover, #1a. ¨Pen cancel, margins all round, Hartford, CT Sep 11 c.d.s., Paid 10 in red, to Brockport, NY, Very Fine, PF (1976) cert.
Scott $725+.
Estimate $400/500.
Harmer Schau Sale 70 realized 776
Alexander listed as 9/11/xx
H R Harmer sale 3064 lot 3070 realized 500 (image)
PF 53109 #1a, genuine use on cover
Letter sent in care of Henry Pitkin Norton (1807-1891), lawyer, representative in the New York State Legislature (1837), and Surrogate of Monroe County (1856).
Letter sent to Miss Julia Ann Palmer (1818-1883), daughter of Carlotta (Calkins) Norton (1803-1874).
Before marrying Henry, Carlotta was married to a Mr. Palmer. Julia married Morris Woodward Smith in 1850. She became an author, writing several fine novels. Among her works of fiction are "Widow Goldsmith's Daughter," "Chris and Otto" and "The Ten Old Maids."
Scott $725+.
Estimate $400/500.
Harmer Schau Sale 70 realized 776
Alexander listed as 9/11/xx
H R Harmer sale 3064 lot 3070 realized 500 (image)
PF 53109 #1a, genuine use on cover
Letter sent in care of Henry Pitkin Norton (1807-1891), lawyer, representative in the New York State Legislature (1837), and Surrogate of Monroe County (1856).
Letter sent to Miss Julia Ann Palmer (1818-1883), daughter of Carlotta (Calkins) Norton (1803-1874).
Before marrying Henry, Carlotta was married to a Mr. Palmer. Julia married Morris Woodward Smith in 1850. She became an author, writing several fine novels. Among her works of fiction are "Widow Goldsmith's Daughter," "Chris and Otto" and "The Ten Old Maids."
