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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | June xx, 1850 |
| From City | New Orleans |
| From State | LA |
| To City | Stratford |
| To State | CT |
| Addressee | Miss E. Lyon Linsley |
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| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 2 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Notes
Lot 87 5c Brown (I). Horizontal Pair, Large Margins All Around, tied by Red Grids, matching "Way 11 Cents" Rimless Oval Due Handstamp, faint Red "Steamer Hecla" Oval Packetboat Handstamp on buff Envelope to Stratford Conn., Forwarded to New Haven with ms. Stratford prnk. and rate notations (overlaps pair), a bit worn at edges, nevertheless a Fine and Rare 1847 Steamboat Usage . . . E. 1,500-2,000
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 743 realized 1900
Alexander listed as xx/xx/xx
Manuscript postmark Stratford Ct June 25th above stamps.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1105 lot 2510 realized 1700
Harmer Schau sale 114 lot 449 unsold
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 743 realized 1900
Alexander listed as xx/xx/xx
Manuscript postmark Stratford Ct June 25th above stamps.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1105 lot 2510 realized 1700
Harmer Schau sale 114 lot 449 unsold
