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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 8, 1850 |
| From City | Norwich |
| From State | CT |
| To City | N. Birmingham |
| To State | CT |
| Addressee | James M. Lewis |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Stamped folded letter with blue "NORWICH Ct." townmark (30mm) and stamped blue 5 bar circle (20mm) cancel tying 5 cent 1847 Post Office Act effective 1 July1845, single rate, under 300 miles 5 cents, prepaid or not (Norwich (2), New London County, Connecticut, 1836-to date. (Formerly called Norwich City)
Postmark: Jan 8, 1850 (NORWICH Ct. (30mm CDS)) Origin: Norwich, Connecticut, UNITED STATES Destination: N Birmingham, Connecticut, UNITED STATES
PhilaMercury Cover #11208
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 656 lot 63 realized 475
5c Red Brown (1). Ample to Large Margins except close but clear at T., Tied by Blue Grid cancel, Matching Norwich , Ct. pmk. on Neat 1850 Folded Letter to Birmingham, Ct. , Fine .. (Photo) 1,125.00
Alexander listed as 1/5/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 742 lot 255 realized 350
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 211 lot 28 realized 24
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 204 lot 69 realized 52.50
Postmark: Jan 8, 1850 (NORWICH Ct. (30mm CDS)) Origin: Norwich, Connecticut, UNITED STATES Destination: N Birmingham, Connecticut, UNITED STATES
PhilaMercury Cover #11208
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 656 lot 63 realized 475
5c Red Brown (1). Ample to Large Margins except close but clear at T., Tied by Blue Grid cancel, Matching Norwich , Ct. pmk. on Neat 1850 Folded Letter to Birmingham, Ct. , Fine .. (Photo) 1,125.00
Alexander listed as 1/5/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 742 lot 255 realized 350
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 211 lot 28 realized 24
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 204 lot 69 realized 52.50
