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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 25, 18xx |
| From City | Baltimore |
| From State | MD |
| To City | Sandy Spring |
| To State | MD |
| Addressee | Miss Mary & Mrs. Mary J. Robbins |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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| Others |
Notes
Postmark: circa 1848
Origin: Baltimore, Maryland, UNITED STATES
Destination: Sandy Springs, Maryland, UNITED STATES
Description: Letter from Baltimore MD to Sandy Springs MD where it was forwarded to Washington City DC. Baltimore townmark canceling the 5 cent stamp. Sandy Spring townmark and red 5 indicating 5 cents due for forwarding to Washington City.
The Baltimore townmark uses standard dating and Sandy Springs the Quaker dating style. Edward Stabler, a Quaker, was postmaster of Sandy Springs from 1835 to 1883 and used the Quaker dating.
Stabler, besides being postmaster for 53 years was an innovative farmer, inventor of a seed drill and corn-husking device, organizer of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company. He taught himself the art of seal-making to supplement his income. Using a superior press of his own invention, he struck seals for the U. S. Senate, House of Representatives, Treasury, Post Office, Supreme Court, and many others. When then Secretary of State Dean Acheson moved into the Stabler home, he discovered the seal Stabler had made for the Department of State!
Quakers did not use names for days of the week or months because they were offended by the naming of months after pagan gods. For example 7th Mo 28th Day in place of 28 July.
Quaker dated covers are known from the beginning of the 1800's into the 1860's. Covers with 1847 issue are rare and this cover may be unique.
PhilaMercury Cover #2723
Alexander listed as 7/25/xx
Gordon Eubanks exhibit
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc., Sale 204 lot 45 realized 425
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 681 lot 144 realized 650
Robert G. Kaufmann sale 61 (Elite) lot 314
Origin: Baltimore, Maryland, UNITED STATES
Destination: Sandy Springs, Maryland, UNITED STATES
Description: Letter from Baltimore MD to Sandy Springs MD where it was forwarded to Washington City DC. Baltimore townmark canceling the 5 cent stamp. Sandy Spring townmark and red 5 indicating 5 cents due for forwarding to Washington City.
The Baltimore townmark uses standard dating and Sandy Springs the Quaker dating style. Edward Stabler, a Quaker, was postmaster of Sandy Springs from 1835 to 1883 and used the Quaker dating.
Stabler, besides being postmaster for 53 years was an innovative farmer, inventor of a seed drill and corn-husking device, organizer of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company. He taught himself the art of seal-making to supplement his income. Using a superior press of his own invention, he struck seals for the U. S. Senate, House of Representatives, Treasury, Post Office, Supreme Court, and many others. When then Secretary of State Dean Acheson moved into the Stabler home, he discovered the seal Stabler had made for the Department of State!
Quakers did not use names for days of the week or months because they were offended by the naming of months after pagan gods. For example 7th Mo 28th Day in place of 28 July.
Quaker dated covers are known from the beginning of the 1800's into the 1860's. Covers with 1847 issue are rare and this cover may be unique.
PhilaMercury Cover #2723
Alexander listed as 7/25/xx
Gordon Eubanks exhibit
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc., Sale 204 lot 45 realized 425
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 681 lot 144 realized 650
Robert G. Kaufmann sale 61 (Elite) lot 314
