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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 31, 18xx |
| From City | Philadelphia |
| From State | PA |
| To City | Lancaster |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | Hon. James Buchanan |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 265 1847, 5¢ red brown (1), margins to barely in at bottom, stamp most likely slightly oxidized and appearing as dark brown, tied on cover addressed to "Hon. James Buchanan", Lancaster, Pa. by bold blue cancel, matching partial Philadelphia, Pa. c.d.s., cover with sealed tear at right and light soiling, otherwise Fine cover.
Scott $465
Matthew Bennett International sale 359 realized 170
Not listed in Alexander
Letter written to James Buchanan Jr. (1791-1868), resident of Lancaster Pa., US Senator (1834-1845), Secretary of State under President Polk (1845-49), Minister to Great Britain (1853-56), and 15th President of the United States (1857-1861).
Scott $465
Matthew Bennett International sale 359 realized 170
Not listed in Alexander
Letter written to James Buchanan Jr. (1791-1868), resident of Lancaster Pa., US Senator (1834-1845), Secretary of State under President Polk (1845-49), Minister to Great Britain (1853-56), and 15th President of the United States (1857-1861).
