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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 8, 1848 |
| From City | Wilmington |
| From State | DE |
| To City | Liverpool |
| To State | England |
| Addressee | Joseph Shipley |
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| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 2 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Notes
Lot 553 5c Red Brown (1), horizontal pair used to England, about Fine, R stamp slightly in at T & part of R., deep rich color, tied by pen cancel and black 1- mkg. to 1848 FL to Liverpool England, Wilmington De Mar 9 green circle, ms. per Britannia via Boston, American Liverpool backstamp, slight cover toning F-VF cover, 2 page letter mentioning the treaty of peace with Mexico, Henry clay & The body of John Quincy Adams passed through our city yesterday on its way to the family burial grounds in Massachusetts . . . He was struck from his seat in the House of Representatives with apoplexy & died two days afterwards. As he fell he was heard to say ˜This is the last of Earth'
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 592 realized 800
Alexander listed as 3/8/48
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 592 realized 800
Alexander listed as 3/8/48
