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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 13, 1849 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | Rodman Wharton |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 766 5c Red Brown (1). Large to full margins, tied by red square grid cancel and matching “New- York Feb. 13” circular datestamp on 1849 blue folded cover to Philadelphia Pa. street address, Quaker dated docketing on flap, Very Fine
Rovert A. Siegel Auction Galleries sale 1196 realized 225
Not listed in Alexander
Rodman Wharton (1820-1854) was a white lead manufacturer at 110 South Front Street in Philadelphia (1849 McElroy). He is listed along with his brother Joseph at the same business address.
Reverse image from EBAY lot (pennyblack1)
Letter sent by Robert Haydock and endorsed Feb 12, 1849.
The 1849 edition of Doggett’s NYC directory lists two Robert Haydocks – one an auctioneer at 35 William Street and a Robert H Haydock who was the first teller at the Fulton Bank.
Rovert A. Siegel Auction Galleries sale 1196 realized 225
Not listed in Alexander
Rodman Wharton (1820-1854) was a white lead manufacturer at 110 South Front Street in Philadelphia (1849 McElroy). He is listed along with his brother Joseph at the same business address.
Reverse image from EBAY lot (pennyblack1)
Letter sent by Robert Haydock and endorsed Feb 12, 1849.
The 1849 edition of Doggett’s NYC directory lists two Robert Haydocks – one an auctioneer at 35 William Street and a Robert H Haydock who was the first teller at the Fulton Bank.

