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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | November 22, 1850 |
| From City | Norwich |
| From State | CT |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | Daniel F. Gulliver |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Stamped cover with blue "NORWICH Ct." townmark (32mm) and stamped blue 7 bar circle (18mm) cancel on 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: Nov 22, 1850 (NORWICH Ct. (32mm CDS)) Origin: Norwich, Connecticut, UNITED STATES Destination: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, UNITED STATES
PhilaMercury Cover #11257
Alexander listed as 11/22/50
Richard C. Frajola, Inc. sale 43 lot 2409 realized 180
Postmark: Nov 22, 1850 (NORWICH Ct. (32mm CDS)) Origin: Norwich, Connecticut, UNITED STATES Destination: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, UNITED STATES
PhilaMercury Cover #11257
Alexander listed as 11/22/50
Richard C. Frajola, Inc. sale 43 lot 2409 realized 180
