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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 19, 1849 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | St Catharines |
| To State | Canada |
| Addressee | Thomas R. Merritt |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 547502 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 2 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Horizontal pair of Scott #1 on Dec 19, 1849 cover from New York City to St. Catharines, Canada. Ms notation in upper left “paid to the lines”. Queenstown exchange marking.
Illustrated in the Arthur F. Boswick exhibit Postal Means, Rates & Markings 1800-1850, page 114
Not listed in Alexander.
Harmer Schau sale 114 lot 450 realized 242 (image)
Harmers International sale 9 lot 63
PF 547502 genuine use
Queenston receiving mark dated DEC 21
Illustrated in the Arthur F. Boswick exhibit Postal Means, Rates & Markings 1800-1850, page 114
Not listed in Alexander.
Harmer Schau sale 114 lot 450 realized 242 (image)
Harmers International sale 9 lot 63
PF 547502 genuine use
Queenston receiving mark dated DEC 21
