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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 12, 1847 |
| From City | Cumberland |
| From State | MD |
| To City | Carlisle |
| To State | England |
| Addressee | George G. Mounsey |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 67756 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
10c Black (2). Ample to Large Margins, Intense Color, Beautifully tied by Blue Grid, matching "Cumberland Md." pmk. on Aug. 1847 Folded Cover to England via Boston, Blue "Carlisle" Part Rimless Receiving pmk., ms. "1-" British Collect Charge, negligible cover filing crease, Very Fine, ex-Krug, A Remarkable "Gem", signed Ashbrook
Est..2000-5000
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 526 lot 60 realized $9500
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 743 lot 130 realized 10,000
Alexander listed as 8/12/47
PF 67756 #2, genuine use on this folded outer address sheet with blue Cumberland Md Aug 12 (1847) via Boston steamer & Liverpool to Carlisle, England Aug 28
Letter to George Gill Mounsey (1797–1876) was a prominent attorney, solicitor, and antiquarian based in Carlisle, England, active around 1850. He belonged to a distinguished local family, practiced law, managed the Shaws (Spa) Hotel estate, and authored historical works on the Barony of Gillesland.
George was a member of the Carlisle city council from 1836 to 1876 and served as Mayor (1835-36, 1841-42).
He married Isabella Heysham on 6 September 1827 in Saint Cuthbert's Church.
Est..2000-5000
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 526 lot 60 realized $9500
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 743 lot 130 realized 10,000
Alexander listed as 8/12/47
PF 67756 #2, genuine use on this folded outer address sheet with blue Cumberland Md Aug 12 (1847) via Boston steamer & Liverpool to Carlisle, England Aug 28
Letter to George Gill Mounsey (1797–1876) was a prominent attorney, solicitor, and antiquarian based in Carlisle, England, active around 1850. He belonged to a distinguished local family, practiced law, managed the Shaws (Spa) Hotel estate, and authored historical works on the Barony of Gillesland.
George was a member of the Carlisle city council from 1836 to 1876 and served as Mayor (1835-36, 1841-42).
He married Isabella Heysham on 6 September 1827 in Saint Cuthbert's Church.
