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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 31, 1848 |
| From City | Boston |
| From State | MA |
| To City | South Berwick |
| To State | ME |
| Addressee | Hon. Wm. A. Hayes |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 333814 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 4182 5c Dark Brown (1a). Large margins, deep rich color, cancelled by red grid, "Boston 5cts. 31 Jul." integral-rate circular datestamp on 1848 folded letter to Maine, light vertical file fold well away from stamp, Very Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate
Robert A. Siegel auction galleries, sale 1071 realized 300
Alexander listed as 7/31/48
Robert A. Siegel auction galleries, sale 548 lot 36 realized 1100
PF 79105 #1a, genuine use on cover
PF 333814: Genuine use
William Allen Hayes (Oct 20, 1783 - 1851) was judge of probate from 1828 to 1847, and served as president of the South Berwick Bank and of the York County Bar for more than 25 years. In 1841 he became an investor in South Berwick's first railroad line, the Great Falls and South Berwick Branch Railroad Company, and he owned shares in the woolen mill at Great Works. He was also a leader of the First Parish Church.
Robert A. Siegel auction galleries, sale 1071 realized 300
Alexander listed as 7/31/48
Robert A. Siegel auction galleries, sale 548 lot 36 realized 1100
PF 79105 #1a, genuine use on cover
PF 333814: Genuine use
William Allen Hayes (Oct 20, 1783 - 1851) was judge of probate from 1828 to 1847, and served as president of the South Berwick Bank and of the York County Bar for more than 25 years. In 1841 he became an investor in South Berwick's first railroad line, the Great Falls and South Berwick Branch Railroad Company, and he owned shares in the woolen mill at Great Works. He was also a leader of the First Parish Church.
