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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 20, 18xx |
| From City | Baltimore |
| From State | MD |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | Girard Life & Trust Co. |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 11 #1a, 5c Dark brown on cover to Philadelphia cancelled by red numeral 5 with accompanying blue Baltimore Md. Apr 20 cds; cover with printed Mutual Life Insurance Company of Baltimore inscription along top, stamp with 4 nice margins and vivid impression, cover with horizontal file fold along top, attractive, VF & Rare
Wolffers sale 94 Jan 21, 1981
Information from the Thomas J Alexander Papers, American Philatelic Research Library (ARPL), Bellefonte Pa courtesy of Tara Murray & her staff.
Alexander listed as 4/20/xx
The Girard Life Insurance, Annuity & Trust Co. was located at 159 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia (1849 McElroy’s). The president was B. W. Richards and the Treasurer and Actuary was John F. James. They are listed in all editions of the 1847 issue era (1847-51).
Wolffers sale 94 Jan 21, 1981
Information from the Thomas J Alexander Papers, American Philatelic Research Library (ARPL), Bellefonte Pa courtesy of Tara Murray & her staff.
Alexander listed as 4/20/xx
The Girard Life Insurance, Annuity & Trust Co. was located at 159 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia (1849 McElroy’s). The president was B. W. Richards and the Treasurer and Actuary was John F. James. They are listed in all editions of the 1847 issue era (1847-51).
