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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 2, 18xx |
| From City | Albany |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | Miss Julia A. Joy |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Scott #1 tied by red circular grid to OCT 2 cover from Albany NY to Philadelphia
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 1109 lot 365 – one of 17 covers.
Not listed in Alexander
L J Levy & Co was a fancy dry goods store located at 134 Chestnut Street (1850 McElroy’s).
The 1854 Albany NY city directory lists 3 entries with the surname Joy.
CDS color changed to enhance contrast and reads Albany NY OCT 2
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 1109 lot 365 – one of 17 covers.
Not listed in Alexander
L J Levy & Co was a fancy dry goods store located at 134 Chestnut Street (1850 McElroy’s).
The 1854 Albany NY city directory lists 3 entries with the surname Joy.
CDS color changed to enhance contrast and reads Albany NY OCT 2
