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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 8, 1847 |
| From City | Chicago |
| From State | IL |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Sec. of City Fire Insurance Co. |
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| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 2 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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| Others |
Notes
5c Red Brown (1). Horizontal pair, large margins, tied by red grids, matching "Chicago Ill. Oct. 8" circular datestamp and "10" in cogwheel handstamp on folded cover to New York, some wear incl. vertical file fold affecting right stamp and both stamps with some small faults, otherwise Very Fine, scarce with the Chicago cogwheel handstamp, ex Sampson
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 889 Lot 1873 realized 600 (image)
Alexander listed as 10/8/47
Richard C. Frajola, Inc. sale 53 lot 120 realized 325
The 1847 edition of Doggett’s lists Duncan Fraser Curry (1812-1894) as the secretary of the City Fire Insurance Company at 61 Wall Street in NYC. Curry was the first president of the Knickerbockers Base Ball Club, reported to be the first organized baseball club in 1845. He is also credited with participating in the drafting of the Knickerbocker Rules, the first written set of official baseball rules. He also served on the game's various rules committees from 1845 until at least 1856.
Curry was also one of the founders of the Republic Fire Insurance Company and served as its secretary from 1852 to 1882. He served as secretary of the City Fire Insurance Company from 1843 to 1852.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 889 Lot 1873 realized 600 (image)
Alexander listed as 10/8/47
Richard C. Frajola, Inc. sale 53 lot 120 realized 325
The 1847 edition of Doggett’s lists Duncan Fraser Curry (1812-1894) as the secretary of the City Fire Insurance Company at 61 Wall Street in NYC. Curry was the first president of the Knickerbockers Base Ball Club, reported to be the first organized baseball club in 1845. He is also credited with participating in the drafting of the Knickerbocker Rules, the first written set of official baseball rules. He also served on the game's various rules committees from 1845 until at least 1856.
Curry was also one of the founders of the Republic Fire Insurance Company and served as its secretary from 1852 to 1882. He served as secretary of the City Fire Insurance Company from 1843 to 1852.
