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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | September 7, 1849 |
| From City | York |
| From State | PA |
| To City | Baltimore |
| To State | MD |
| Addressee | Brown, Shipley & Co. |
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| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Lot 2984 1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), cover with brownish manuscript cancel with York, Pa. postmark, addressed to Baltimore, Md., stamp is right sheet margin copy with 4 clear margins, close at top; cover with usual vertical file fold, a Fine to Very Fine cover.
Scott $475.
Estimate $150 – 200
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 695
Not listed in Alexander
Cover addressed to Brown Shipley & Co. In 1800, Irish merchant Alexander Brown, founder of Alex Brown & Sons went into business in Baltimore, Maryland, importing Irish linen and exporting cotton and tobacco back to Britain. In 1810, his eldest son William brought the family business to Liverpool under the name William Brown & Co.
In 1812 William returned to Baltimore to introduce his new wife and baby to his family and to report on trading and political conditions in Liverpool and Europe.
In 1825, William formed a partnership with Joseph Shipley. The new trading firm financed merchants who were shipping goods between Britain, the United States and other parts of Europe and the Americas. Over the years, the trading activities ceased and the merchant banking activities grew, based in London.
In 1918 the partnership between Brown, Shipley and its American partners Brown Bros. & Co. ended, although each continued to act as agents for the other for some time. In 1946, Brown Shipley became a limited company.
Scott $475.
Estimate $150 – 200
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 695
Not listed in Alexander
Cover addressed to Brown Shipley & Co. In 1800, Irish merchant Alexander Brown, founder of Alex Brown & Sons went into business in Baltimore, Maryland, importing Irish linen and exporting cotton and tobacco back to Britain. In 1810, his eldest son William brought the family business to Liverpool under the name William Brown & Co.
In 1812 William returned to Baltimore to introduce his new wife and baby to his family and to report on trading and political conditions in Liverpool and Europe.
In 1825, William formed a partnership with Joseph Shipley. The new trading firm financed merchants who were shipping goods between Britain, the United States and other parts of Europe and the Americas. Over the years, the trading activities ceased and the merchant banking activities grew, based in London.
In 1918 the partnership between Brown, Shipley and its American partners Brown Bros. & Co. ended, although each continued to act as agents for the other for some time. In 1946, Brown Shipley became a limited company.
