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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 13, 18xx |
| From City | Buffalo |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Westfield |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Mrs. Calvin Rumsey |
| Cert Author | PSAG |
| Cert # | 600366 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 798 1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), canceled by blue circular grid with matching Buffalo NY fancy oval c.d.s., on folded lettersheet addressed to Westfield NY, stamp with four ample margins; edge flaws, Very Fine.
Scott $450.
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 724 realized 375
Not listed in Alexander
Schuyler J. Rumsey sale 121 lot 88 realized 950
PSAG 600366 (7/20/2024) genuine use of 1a blackish brown on folded letter sheet.
PF 602561 IT IS A GENUINE USE, THE STAMP WITH A PRE-AFFIXING VERTICAL CREASE AT LOWER RIGHT, THE COVER WITH A SPLIT COVERFOLD AT BOTTOM.
Calvin Rumsey (1793-1853) was a tanner in business with his brother Aaron from 1817 to 1833, when he relocated to Buffalo. In 1834 he moved to Westfield NY with his wife Polly McWhorter (1798-?, m 1816)
Scott $450.
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 724 realized 375
Not listed in Alexander
Schuyler J. Rumsey sale 121 lot 88 realized 950
PSAG 600366 (7/20/2024) genuine use of 1a blackish brown on folded letter sheet.
PF 602561 IT IS A GENUINE USE, THE STAMP WITH A PRE-AFFIXING VERTICAL CREASE AT LOWER RIGHT, THE COVER WITH A SPLIT COVERFOLD AT BOTTOM.
Calvin Rumsey (1793-1853) was a tanner in business with his brother Aaron from 1817 to 1833, when he relocated to Buffalo. In 1834 he moved to Westfield NY with his wife Polly McWhorter (1798-?, m 1816)
