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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 29, 1850 |
| From City | Northern RR |
| From State | RR |
| To City | Providence |
| To State | RI |
| Addressee | Otis H. Kelton & Co. |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 29 Five-Cent 1847 on Cover, group of 12 covers, all single usages, including Northern R.R., Boston and Fitchburg R.R., two "Way" covers, under 300 miles to Canada, etc. Mixed quality, two with PF certs.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
Matthew Bennett International sale 354 realized 2300
Not listed in Alexander
Docketed 1850
Images courtesy of Harvey Bennett.
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 750 lot 2080 realized 225
I found some evidence that Otis H. Kelton operated a livery stable. This is consistent with the letter being addressed to the rear of the National House.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
Matthew Bennett International sale 354 realized 2300
Not listed in Alexander
Docketed 1850
Images courtesy of Harvey Bennett.
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 750 lot 2080 realized 225
I found some evidence that Otis H. Kelton operated a livery stable. This is consistent with the letter being addressed to the rear of the National House.

