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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 16, 1850 |
| From City | Farmington |
| From State | IL |
| To City | Lewistown |
| To State | IL |
| Addressee | Leonard Ross |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 113 5c dark brown, margins all around, very fine. Cancelled by scarce orange red 6-bar grid of Farmington, Ill on folded letter 1850 to Lewistown, Ill. Postmark applied very lightly, very rare
H R Harmer sale 2087 (F R Mayer) realized 190
Alexander listed as 12/16/50 to Leonard Ross
H R Harmer sale 2087 (F R Mayer) realized 190
Alexander listed as 12/16/50 to Leonard Ross

