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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 30, 1849 |
| From City | Chicago |
| From State | IL |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Lawrence, Trimble & Co. |
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| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
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Notes
Lot 1055 10c Black (2), clear to large margins, tied by bright red grid, matching Chicago aug 30 ds on 1849 folded cover to NY, file folds, very fine, rare use of 10c 1847 from Chicago. est. $2000
Christie's sale 3/15/88 realized 1650
Alexander listed as 8/30/49
H R Harmer sale 3048 lot 2196 realized 650 (image)
The 1848 edition of Doggett’s lists Lawrence, Trimble & Co as commission merchants at 35 Broad Street in NYC. Also listed as this address are Richard Lawrence (salesman) and Daniel Trimble (commission merchant).
The Old Merchants of New York City, Vol. 3 (Walter Barrett, John W. Lovell Co., 1862, p174) also lists Joseph Lawrence joining the firm of Alley & Trimble, becoming Alley, Lawrence & Trimble, afterwards Lawrence & Trimble - still later Lawrence, Trimble & Co.; then Lawrence, Clapp & Co., and again Lawrence, Woodward & Co.
Christie's sale 3/15/88 realized 1650
Alexander listed as 8/30/49
H R Harmer sale 3048 lot 2196 realized 650 (image)
The 1848 edition of Doggett’s lists Lawrence, Trimble & Co as commission merchants at 35 Broad Street in NYC. Also listed as this address are Richard Lawrence (salesman) and Daniel Trimble (commission merchant).
The Old Merchants of New York City, Vol. 3 (Walter Barrett, John W. Lovell Co., 1862, p174) also lists Joseph Lawrence joining the firm of Alley & Trimble, becoming Alley, Lawrence & Trimble, afterwards Lawrence & Trimble - still later Lawrence, Trimble & Co.; then Lawrence, Clapp & Co., and again Lawrence, Woodward & Co.
