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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 1, 1850 |
| From City | New London |
| From State | CT |
| To City | Hartford |
| To State | CT |
| Addressee | Henry Fowler |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Postmark: circa Jul 1, 1850 (NEW LONDON Conn. (30mm CDS))
Origin: New London, Connecticut, UNITED STATES
Destination: Hartford, Connecticut, UNITED STATES Description: Single rate cover with "NEW LONDON Conn." townmark and 7 bar circle on 5 cent 1847 paying the 5 cent rate. Post Office Act effective 1 July 1845, under 300 miles 5 cents; over 300 miles 10 cents prepaid or not.
PhilaMercury Cover #14010
Lot 59 5c Orange Brown (1b). Margins all around though close at T., Red Grid socked on the nose, Red New London, Conn. pmk. V. F.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 179
Alexander listed as 7/1/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 353 lot 73 realized 110
Origin: New London, Connecticut, UNITED STATES
Destination: Hartford, Connecticut, UNITED STATES Description: Single rate cover with "NEW LONDON Conn." townmark and 7 bar circle on 5 cent 1847 paying the 5 cent rate. Post Office Act effective 1 July 1845, under 300 miles 5 cents; over 300 miles 10 cents prepaid or not.
PhilaMercury Cover #14010
Lot 59 5c Orange Brown (1b). Margins all around though close at T., Red Grid socked on the nose, Red New London, Conn. pmk. V. F.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 179
Alexander listed as 7/1/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 353 lot 73 realized 110
