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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 15, 1848 |
| From City | Boston |
| From State | MA |
| To City | Andover |
| To State | MA |
| Addressee | Smith Dove & Co. |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Scott #1 tied on folded letter from Boston to Andover Mass sent on Feb 15, 1848.
D. Garrett Collection
Christies’ sale March 18, 1986 lot 116
Information from the Thomas J Alexander Papers, American Philatelic Research Library (ARPL), Bellefonte Pa courtesy of Tara Murray & her staff.
Alexander listed as 2/15/48
Smith, Dove & Co. was established in 1835 in Andover Mass. They manufactured linen thread for shoes, harnesses, etc., flax and tow yarns, twines and carpet yarns. The company was incorporated in 1912 and was first traded publicly in 1920.
D. Garrett Collection
Christies’ sale March 18, 1986 lot 116
Information from the Thomas J Alexander Papers, American Philatelic Research Library (ARPL), Bellefonte Pa courtesy of Tara Murray & her staff.
Alexander listed as 2/15/48
Smith, Dove & Co. was established in 1835 in Andover Mass. They manufactured linen thread for shoes, harnesses, etc., flax and tow yarns, twines and carpet yarns. The company was incorporated in 1912 and was first traded publicly in 1920.
