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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 17, 18xx |
| From City | New Haven |
| From State | CT |
| To City | Huron |
| To State | OH |
| Addressee | Philo Adams |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 66727 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 4 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 187 5c Brown (1). Four singles, Fine color & Impression, Three with margins all around, R stamp touched at B. All tied by Red Grids, "New Haven, Ct." pmk. on legal size cover, double rate, to Ohio. Cover bit worn & with sealed tear. Stamps Fine-Very Fine, Scarce usage (Photo) E.XI
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 464 realized 500
Alexander listed as 6/17/xx
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 546 lot 280 realized 4250
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 204 lot 159 realized 190. Catalog image shows clear CDS with JUN 17 date (but only left side of cover)
Information from the Thomas J Alexander Papers, American Philatelic Research Library (ARPL), Bellefonte Pa courtesy of Tara Murray & her staff
Harmers of San Francisco sale Jan 11, 1978 lot 34
PF 66727 #1, 4 singles, genuine use on cover that has been repaired at left
Philo Adams (1787-1864) worked as a clerk in the store of N. M. Standard and Daniel Hamilton in 1824. In 1825 he operated a hotel to board the men working on the Huron harbor. He was also a farmer.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 464 realized 500
Alexander listed as 6/17/xx
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 546 lot 280 realized 4250
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 204 lot 159 realized 190. Catalog image shows clear CDS with JUN 17 date (but only left side of cover)
Information from the Thomas J Alexander Papers, American Philatelic Research Library (ARPL), Bellefonte Pa courtesy of Tara Murray & her staff
Harmers of San Francisco sale Jan 11, 1978 lot 34
PF 66727 #1, 4 singles, genuine use on cover that has been repaired at left
Philo Adams (1787-1864) worked as a clerk in the store of N. M. Standard and Daniel Hamilton in 1824. In 1825 he operated a hotel to board the men working on the Huron harbor. He was also a farmer.

