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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 9, 1850 |
| From City | Baltimore |
| From State | MD |
| To City | Bremen |
| To State | Germany |
| Addressee | Theodor Behr |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 2 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
From Baltimore on October 9, 1850. This was a double weight letter (1/2 to 1 oz) by US and British rules, and therefore prepaid 10c to the port. It was a triple weight cover under the Belgian system, and hence was charged 6d transit (plus 1/- basic rate and ¼ packet) for a total of 2/10 British debit to Prussia. Transit postage of 16 grote (double) from Prussia to Bremen to make a total due of 84 grote or 1B12 (1 rix thaler, 12 grote).
Although there was a direct service between the United States and Bremen, many correspondents preferred sending letter by British packets, because of their greater frequency and dependability.
Creighton C. Hart exhibit, First Issue of US Stamps
Lot 267 5c Red Brown (1), two singles, large margins except right stamp touched at top, tied by red grids and ms 2/10 on expertly rebacked front to Bremen, ms Steamer of 9 October from N. York, Baltimore origin, very fine usage.
Robert G. Kaufmann sale 66 (Hart) realized 1450
Alexander listed as xx/xx/xx
Lot 153 5c Red Brown (1), two singles, large margins except right stamp touched at top, tied by red grids and ms. 2/10 debit to England marking on 1850 rebacked double rated front to Bremen, ms endorsement at top Steamer of 9 October from New York, red crayon 11 ½ due mark at center, Very Fine appearance
Matthew Bennett International Sale 252 realized 1250
Although there was a direct service between the United States and Bremen, many correspondents preferred sending letter by British packets, because of their greater frequency and dependability.
Creighton C. Hart exhibit, First Issue of US Stamps
Lot 267 5c Red Brown (1), two singles, large margins except right stamp touched at top, tied by red grids and ms 2/10 on expertly rebacked front to Bremen, ms Steamer of 9 October from N. York, Baltimore origin, very fine usage.
Robert G. Kaufmann sale 66 (Hart) realized 1450
Alexander listed as xx/xx/xx
Lot 153 5c Red Brown (1), two singles, large margins except right stamp touched at top, tied by red grids and ms. 2/10 debit to England marking on 1850 rebacked double rated front to Bremen, ms endorsement at top Steamer of 9 October from New York, red crayon 11 ½ due mark at center, Very Fine appearance
Matthew Bennett International Sale 252 realized 1250
