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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 29, 1850 |
| From City | Norwich |
| From State | CT |
| To City | Norwich |
| To State | CT |
| Addressee | J. W. White |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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| Others |
Notes
Over paid Drop Rate or Steamboat: Stamped folded cover docketed Wm P Williams 27/29 July 1850, does not have Norwich arrival townmark, has stamped blue Norwich 5 bar circle (20mm) tying 5 cent 1847. The arrival townmark was normally not applied when the letters destination was the receiving Post Office. This letter was written by Wm P Williams, a Norwich resident and President of its Merchant Bank. This cover is most likely a incoming Steamboat cover minus the steamboat marking. (See STEAMER covers PM#11239, 11253). 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: Jul 29, 1850 (Norwich Drop Rate ??) Origin: Norwich, Connecticut, UNITED STATES Destination: Norwich, Connecticut, UNITED STATES
PhilaMercury Cover #11251
Alexander listed as xx/xx/xx
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 353 lot 52 realized 250
Postmark: Jul 29, 1850 (Norwich Drop Rate ??) Origin: Norwich, Connecticut, UNITED STATES Destination: Norwich, Connecticut, UNITED STATES
PhilaMercury Cover #11251
Alexander listed as xx/xx/xx
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 353 lot 52 realized 250
