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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 24, 1849 |
| From City | Baltimore |
| From State | MD |
| To City | Washington |
| To State | DC |
| Addressee | Wm C. Zantzinger |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 981 1847, 5¢ orange brown, ample to mostly large margins and detailed impression, canceled by blue numeral "5" handstamp on cover to Washington D.C., matching "Baltimore, Md., Dec 24" Christmas Eve cds, 1849 docketing at right; cover edge nicks and light crease affecting stamp, F.-V.F. appearance.
Scott No. 1b Estimate $300 - 400.
Schuyler J. Rumsey, Inc. sale 58 unsold
Not listed in Alexander
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 669 lot 2194 unsold
Harmer Schau sale 106 lot 1226 realized 230
William C. Zantzinger (1818-1878) served as Daniel Webster’s secretary while Webster was Secretary of State (1850-1852, under Millard Fillmore). Previously, Zantzinger had served as a commission clerk and disbursing agent within the State Department.
Scott No. 1b Estimate $300 - 400.
Schuyler J. Rumsey, Inc. sale 58 unsold
Not listed in Alexander
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 669 lot 2194 unsold
Harmer Schau sale 106 lot 1226 realized 230
William C. Zantzinger (1818-1878) served as Daniel Webster’s secretary while Webster was Secretary of State (1850-1852, under Millard Fillmore). Previously, Zantzinger had served as a commission clerk and disbursing agent within the State Department.
