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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 21, 1848 |
| From City | Boston |
| From State | MA |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | James G. King Jr. |
| Cert Author | PSE |
| Cert # | (2009) |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
5c Grayish Brown (1a var.), large margins and prooflike impression, tied by red grid on 1848 folded letter to New York (written in Boston), red straightline "STEAM BOAT" handstamp; address panel with several small faults, stamp is choice Very Fine.
Estimate $500-$750
Expertization: 2009 PSE Certificate
Heritage sale 1107 lot 31516
Alexander listed as 12/21/48
Also listed as 12/xx/48 from NYC to NYC (removed)
Ivy & Mader sale Sept 28, 1995 lot 1087
Robert G. Kaufmann sale 66 (Hart) part of lot 198 realized 625 (w/ cover ID #7136)
James G. King, Jr. was a lawyer at 58 Wall Street (1849 Doggetts)
Estimate $500-$750
Expertization: 2009 PSE Certificate
Heritage sale 1107 lot 31516
Alexander listed as 12/21/48
Also listed as 12/xx/48 from NYC to NYC (removed)
Ivy & Mader sale Sept 28, 1995 lot 1087
Robert G. Kaufmann sale 66 (Hart) part of lot 198 realized 625 (w/ cover ID #7136)
James G. King, Jr. was a lawyer at 58 Wall Street (1849 Doggetts)
