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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 1, 1847 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Memphis |
| To State | Tn |
| Addressee | Sylvester Bailey |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
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Notes
Lot 7688C 1847, Washington 10c. black with full to very wide margins, tied by clear red mute cancellation, red "NEW YORK DEC/1" cds. alongside, addressed to Memphis Tenn., horizontal file fold and light border toned, Scott catalogue value $1400 (Tax Method: Margin System)
Christoph Gartner sale 29
Not listed in Alexander
Harmer Schau sale 104 lot 612 realized 460
Letter datelined New York Nov 30, 1847
There is another cover (11/4/47 from New Orleans) addressed to Mr Bailey in Memphis.
Sylvester Bailey was an attorney and became the first mayor of South Memphis when the city was incorporated in 1846. It later merged with Memphis.
Christoph Gartner sale 29
Not listed in Alexander
Harmer Schau sale 104 lot 612 realized 460
Letter datelined New York Nov 30, 1847
There is another cover (11/4/47 from New Orleans) addressed to Mr Bailey in Memphis.
Sylvester Bailey was an attorney and became the first mayor of South Memphis when the city was incorporated in 1846. It later merged with Memphis.
