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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 10, 18xx |
| From City | Hartford |
| From State | CT |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | James W. Elwell |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
5c Red Brown (1). Deep early shade, large margins to clear at top, tied by magenta "Hartford Conn. 10 Dec." circular datestamp on folded cover to New York, matching "PAID" with pointing hand pre-stamp era handstamp at left, Very Fine and choice, a beautiful cover with the magenta cancel, the pointing hand handstamp is scarce with the 1847 Issue
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 811 Lot 38 realized 1900
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1023 lot 2313 realized 700
Alexander listed as 12/10/xx
H R Harmer sale 3064 lot 3071 unsold (image)
James W. Elwell was a commission merchant at 57 South Street in New York City (1849 Doggett’s)
Henry D. Smith was a tailor at 32 Ferry Street (Geer 1847 Hartford Directory)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 811 Lot 38 realized 1900
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1023 lot 2313 realized 700
Alexander listed as 12/10/xx
H R Harmer sale 3064 lot 3071 unsold (image)
James W. Elwell was a commission merchant at 57 South Street in New York City (1849 Doggett’s)
Henry D. Smith was a tailor at 32 Ferry Street (Geer 1847 Hartford Directory)
