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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 24, 1850 |
| From City | Hopkinsville |
| From State | KY |
| To City | New Orleans |
| To State | LA |
| Addressee | R. J. Palfrey |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 2 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Horizontal pair, ample to large margins, pale shade and fine impression, tied by blue grids, matching "Hopkinsville Ky Apr. 24" c.d.s. on 1850 folded letter to New Orleans, cover with file fold at far left, Very Fine. Estimate $1,000-1,500
Hammer Price $2,100.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 52
PhilaMercury Cover #15727
Alexander listed as 4/24/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 792 lot 729 realized 1700
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 204 lot 145 realized 150
Schuyler J. Rumsey sale 81 lot 520 realized 475
HipStamp (billsbargainstamps) - image
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 753 lot 4040 realized 800
Letter from the Bank of Kentucky in Hopkinsville datelined April 23, 1850. Letter was received in New Orleans on May 13 and answered on May 20.
Contents lists 4 drafts sent for collection totaling $6750.
Letter signed Reuben Roland cashier for Jno H. Van Culin.
John H. Van Culin (1821-?) was clerk at the branch office of the Bank of Kentucky in Hopkinsville starting in 1842. He was later made cashier and stayed until 1854 when he moved to New Orleans.
Hammer Price $2,100.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 52
PhilaMercury Cover #15727
Alexander listed as 4/24/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 792 lot 729 realized 1700
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 204 lot 145 realized 150
Schuyler J. Rumsey sale 81 lot 520 realized 475
HipStamp (billsbargainstamps) - image
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 753 lot 4040 realized 800
Letter from the Bank of Kentucky in Hopkinsville datelined April 23, 1850. Letter was received in New Orleans on May 13 and answered on May 20.
Contents lists 4 drafts sent for collection totaling $6750.
Letter signed Reuben Roland cashier for Jno H. Van Culin.
John H. Van Culin (1821-?) was clerk at the branch office of the Bank of Kentucky in Hopkinsville starting in 1842. He was later made cashier and stayed until 1854 when he moved to New Orleans.
