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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 4, 1850 |
| From City | Evansville |
| From State | IN |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Mrs. Wm. Lombard |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 85541 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 2263 10c Black (2). Large margins to clear, tied by blue grid, matching Evansville Ind. Jan. 4" circular datestamp on cover to New York, missing top flap, several tears, still Fine, ex Sampson, with 1980 P.F. Est. 1,750.00
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 980 realized 950 (image)
Alexander listed as 1/4/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 556 lot 932 realized 2600
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 569 Lot 509 realized 800
PF 85541 #2, genuine use on cover
Taylor & Richards was a prominent merchant firm located at 45 Cedar Street in New York City. They specialized as importers and agents for Scovill's gilt buttons, operating during a booming era for Lower Manhattan's dry goods and button-importing trade.
The senior partner was Gad Taylor (1792-1853) and the other partner was Thomas Fanning Richards (1821-1891).
William Lombard was also in the button trade but his business address is listed at 57 Cedar. His wife was Mary Ann (Rogers) Lombard.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 980 realized 950 (image)
Alexander listed as 1/4/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 556 lot 932 realized 2600
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 569 Lot 509 realized 800
PF 85541 #2, genuine use on cover
Taylor & Richards was a prominent merchant firm located at 45 Cedar Street in New York City. They specialized as importers and agents for Scovill's gilt buttons, operating during a booming era for Lower Manhattan's dry goods and button-importing trade.
The senior partner was Gad Taylor (1792-1853) and the other partner was Thomas Fanning Richards (1821-1891).
William Lombard was also in the button trade but his business address is listed at 57 Cedar. His wife was Mary Ann (Rogers) Lombard.
