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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 2, 1848 |
| From City | Baltimore |
| From State | MD |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | W R Thompson & Co. |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
RARE 1847 Scott #1 On Cover - Imperforate postmarked "PAID"
EBAY lot (jjcoin)
Not listed in Alexander
Cover from Dinsmore & Kyle written on May 1, 1848 and sent to W R Thompson & Co in Philadelphia. Stamped John F. Seybold on back.
W R Thompson & Co were grocers at 74 and 76 South Front Street in Philadelphia (1848 McElroy’s).
Dinsmore & Adam B. Kyle (1783-1869) were grocers at 124 Pratt Street in Baltimore (1849 Baltimore City Directory)
EBAY lot (jjcoin)
Not listed in Alexander
Cover from Dinsmore & Kyle written on May 1, 1848 and sent to W R Thompson & Co in Philadelphia. Stamped John F. Seybold on back.
W R Thompson & Co were grocers at 74 and 76 South Front Street in Philadelphia (1848 McElroy’s).
Dinsmore & Adam B. Kyle (1783-1869) were grocers at 124 Pratt Street in Baltimore (1849 Baltimore City Directory)

