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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 18, 1850 |
| From City | Wilmington |
| From State | DE |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | Henry Lea |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Notes
Robert A. Siegel sale 1241 lot 1171 Balance lot of 36 classic covers (image)
Scott #1, circular cancel, untied, on DEC 18 cover from Wilmington Del to Philadelphia
Alexander listed as 12/18/50
Lea and Blanchard were book publishers at 4th below Chestnut in Philadelphia (1850 McElroy’s). Henry Lea is not listed. The company was run by Isaac Lea (1792-1886), originally from Wilmington, Del.
Letter addressed to Henry Charles Lea (1825-1909), Isaac’s son, who was an American historian, civic reformer, and political activist.
Scott #1, circular cancel, untied, on DEC 18 cover from Wilmington Del to Philadelphia
Alexander listed as 12/18/50
Lea and Blanchard were book publishers at 4th below Chestnut in Philadelphia (1850 McElroy’s). Henry Lea is not listed. The company was run by Isaac Lea (1792-1886), originally from Wilmington, Del.
Letter addressed to Henry Charles Lea (1825-1909), Isaac’s son, who was an American historian, civic reformer, and political activist.
