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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 16, 1851 |
| From City | Burlington |
| From State | IA |
| To City | Fort Des Moines |
| To State | IA |
| Addressee | Barlow Granger |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Figure 9. Burlington Iowa, April 16, 1851, red CDS in upper left of light blue folded letter. Affixed in upper right corner is 4 margin 5c (#1), possible sheet margin at right., which is lightly tied by a cluster of red dots used as a killer. The letter is addressed to Barlow Granger, Fort Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. This item shows the latest known use of the 1847 Issue in Iowa.
Alexander listed as 4/16/51.
Illustrated on page 20 of James Leonardo’s The Introduction of Adhesive Postage Stamps in Iowa. This cover has the distinction of having the furthest west destination of any Iowa 1847 Issue cover.
Image and details courtesy of James Leonardo.
Alexander listed as 4/16/51.
Illustrated on page 20 of James Leonardo’s The Introduction of Adhesive Postage Stamps in Iowa. This cover has the distinction of having the furthest west destination of any Iowa 1847 Issue cover.
Image and details courtesy of James Leonardo.
