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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 24, 1848 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Picton |
| To State | Canada |
| Addressee | D. B. Stevenson |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 563441 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
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| Others |
Notes
Lot 10 #2, 10c Black, position 44R, four clear margins, tied by red square grid cancel on 1848 folded letter, to D.B. Stevenson, Pictou, Canada West, noted "Paid to the Lines", crossed at the Queenston/Lewiston exchange office, with OCT 26 1848 double split-ring transit, "9" pence in manuscript being the amount due for domestic Canadian postage, endorsed "if not at Pictou try Kingston, Canada," a fine cross-border cover, with 2019 P.F. certificate.
New York-born David Barker Stevenson was a significant figure in Prince Edward County, Upper Canada, both for his business as well as political interests. A Conservative and ally of Sir John A. MacDonald (who represented Kingston, and was later Canada's first Prime Minister), Stevenson was elected in 1848 to represent Pictou in the Third Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada.
Spink USA sale 172 realized 575
Note cover was sent to Picton, not Pictou.
Not listed in Alexander
PF 563441 genuine use
EBAY lot (kupersmithphilatelicauctions) - images
Kingston US receiving mark Oct 28, 1848 and Picton receiving mark Oct 30, 1848.
Picton is in Ontario Canada.
David Barker Stevenson (1801-1859) was a general store owner, dealer in timber, real estate, and operated a distillery. He was President of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company, member of the Canadian Legislative Assembly and was elected Mayor of Picton in 1854.
New York-born David Barker Stevenson was a significant figure in Prince Edward County, Upper Canada, both for his business as well as political interests. A Conservative and ally of Sir John A. MacDonald (who represented Kingston, and was later Canada's first Prime Minister), Stevenson was elected in 1848 to represent Pictou in the Third Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada.
Spink USA sale 172 realized 575
Note cover was sent to Picton, not Pictou.
Not listed in Alexander
PF 563441 genuine use
EBAY lot (kupersmithphilatelicauctions) - images
Kingston US receiving mark Oct 28, 1848 and Picton receiving mark Oct 30, 1848.
Picton is in Ontario Canada.
David Barker Stevenson (1801-1859) was a general store owner, dealer in timber, real estate, and operated a distillery. He was President of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company, member of the Canadian Legislative Assembly and was elected Mayor of Picton in 1854.
