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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 4, 1851 |
| From City | Norwichtown |
| From State | CT |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | D. F. Gulliver |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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| Others |
Notes
Cover with blue "NORWICHTOWN Ct." townmark and open 7 bar cancel tying 5 cent 1847 addressed to Philadelphia. Post Office Act effective 1 July 1845, under 300 miles 5 cents prepaid or not. (Norwichtown, New London County, Connecticut, 1836-1907).
Postmark: Feb 4, 1851 (NORWICHTOWN Ct. (30mm CDS)) Origin: Norwichtown, Connecticut, UNITED STATES Destination: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, UNITED STATES
PhilaMercury Cover #9837
Not listed in Alexander
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 208 lot 16 realized 42.50
Postmark: Feb 4, 1851 (NORWICHTOWN Ct. (30mm CDS)) Origin: Norwichtown, Connecticut, UNITED STATES Destination: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, UNITED STATES
PhilaMercury Cover #9837
Not listed in Alexander
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 208 lot 16 realized 42.50
