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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 27, 1850 |
| From City | Cincinnati |
| From State | OH |
| To City | Dunlap |
| To State | OH |
| Addressee | Giles Richards |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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| Others |
Notes
UNITED STATES - Scott 1 Tied by bold red ""Cincinnati O. 5 cts. Dec. 27"" integral rate CDS on folded cover with 1850 docketing to Dunlap Ohio, Couple cover faults do not affect stamp, still Fine USED F UNSA1BILL
Herrick Stamps website
Not listed in Alexander
Giles Richards (1792-1876) was a mechanic, merchant and farmer. He ran a button factory during the War of 1812. He moved to Cincinnati in 1820 and ran a saw mill, grist mill, and woolen factory. He later became a large land owner.
Herrick Stamps website
Not listed in Alexander
Giles Richards (1792-1876) was a mechanic, merchant and farmer. He ran a button factory during the War of 1812. He moved to Cincinnati in 1820 and ran a saw mill, grist mill, and woolen factory. He later became a large land owner.

