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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 11, 1850 |
| From City | Philadelphia |
| From State | PA |
| To City | Chambersburg |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | George W. Brewer |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Notes
Lot 2180 5c Orange Brown (1b). Rich color, full to large margins, tied by blue "Philada. Pa. Jul. 11" (1850) circular datestamp on blue folded letter to Chambersburg Pa., filed folds do not affect stamp or postmark, fresh and Very Fine
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries sale 1167 realized 180
Not listed in Alexander
Robert A. Siegel sale 1230 lot 1140 realized 300
Hipstamp (VolovskiRarities) - reverse image
George W. Brewer (1819-1886) was an attorney in Chambersburg. He also served as District Attorney (1846-49) and a state senator from Franklin and Adams counties (1856-60).
Letter may have been written by Henry Reichart Raiguel Sr. (1817-1887), a merchant at 74 N 3rd in Philadelphia (1850 McElroy’s)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries sale 1167 realized 180
Not listed in Alexander
Robert A. Siegel sale 1230 lot 1140 realized 300
Hipstamp (VolovskiRarities) - reverse image
George W. Brewer (1819-1886) was an attorney in Chambersburg. He also served as District Attorney (1846-49) and a state senator from Franklin and Adams counties (1856-60).
Letter may have been written by Henry Reichart Raiguel Sr. (1817-1887), a merchant at 74 N 3rd in Philadelphia (1850 McElroy’s)
