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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 5, 1849 |
| From City | Evansville |
| From State | IN |
| To City | Indianapolis |
| To State | IN |
| Addressee | C. H Test or H. B. Chase |
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| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Notes
Lot 173 5c Blackish Brown (1a). Margins to bit in, Beautiful Dark Shade, tied by bold ms. "X" on 1849 folded cover with perfectly struck "Evans Ville Ind." Blue pmk., Fresh & Fine, Very Attractive, Scarce usage from Indiana (Photo) E. 250-300
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 738 realized 375
Alexander listed as 4/5/49
Charles H. Test (1802-1884) was a lawyer, judge, member of the Indiana General Assembly, and secretary of state of Indiana (in 1849-1851).
Letter written by John Ingle, Jr (1812-1875) a lawyer Evansville. He later became president of the Evansville and Crawfordsville railroad company and owner of a coal mine in Evansville.
Information from the Thomas J Alexander Papers, American Philatelic Research Library (ARPL), Bellefonte Pa courtesy of Tara Murray & her staff.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 738 realized 375
Alexander listed as 4/5/49
Charles H. Test (1802-1884) was a lawyer, judge, member of the Indiana General Assembly, and secretary of state of Indiana (in 1849-1851).
Letter written by John Ingle, Jr (1812-1875) a lawyer Evansville. He later became president of the Evansville and Crawfordsville railroad company and owner of a coal mine in Evansville.
Information from the Thomas J Alexander Papers, American Philatelic Research Library (ARPL), Bellefonte Pa courtesy of Tara Murray & her staff.
