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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 14, 1849 |
| From City | Boston |
| From State | MA |
| To City | New Bedford |
| To State | MA |
| Addressee | J. H. Bartlett & Son |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Old US stamp #1 used on cover Red Cancellation
EBAY lot (nystamps)
Scott #1 cancelled with red circular grid and tied by Boston MAY 14 (1849) CDS on folded cover to New Bedford, Mass.
Alexander listed as 5/14/49 and possibly duplicated as 5/1/49, given the faint 4 in the cds.
Endorsed James Lee & Co, 5/12/49. James Lee & Co were commission merchants at 18 India Wharf in Boston (1849 city directory). It was operated by James Lee, Jr.
CDS date is MAY 14
EBAY lot (nystamps)
Scott #1 cancelled with red circular grid and tied by Boston MAY 14 (1849) CDS on folded cover to New Bedford, Mass.
Alexander listed as 5/14/49 and possibly duplicated as 5/1/49, given the faint 4 in the cds.
Endorsed James Lee & Co, 5/12/49. James Lee & Co were commission merchants at 18 India Wharf in Boston (1849 city directory). It was operated by James Lee, Jr.
CDS date is MAY 14
