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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 10, 1850 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | Peter McCall |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Scott 1 - Washington 5 Cent On Letter Dated 1850.
Scott #1. Washington [sic] 5 Cent., Single On Letter Dated 1850. Stamp Has Pen Cancel
EBAY lot (rebenic25)
Not listed in Alexander
Letter datelined New York June 10, 1850. Notation on reverse may indicate the letter was received on June 11th.
There is no indication this letter traveled through the US Mail. Manuscript, untied cancellations are not typical of either New York City or Philadelphia
Letter addressed to Peter McCall, attorney, at 100 South 4th Street in Philadelphia (1850 McElroy’s) and written by William Kemble, merchant, at 79 West Street in NYC (1849 Doggett’s).
Scott #1. Washington [sic] 5 Cent., Single On Letter Dated 1850. Stamp Has Pen Cancel
EBAY lot (rebenic25)
Not listed in Alexander
Letter datelined New York June 10, 1850. Notation on reverse may indicate the letter was received on June 11th.
There is no indication this letter traveled through the US Mail. Manuscript, untied cancellations are not typical of either New York City or Philadelphia
Letter addressed to Peter McCall, attorney, at 100 South 4th Street in Philadelphia (1850 McElroy’s) and written by William Kemble, merchant, at 79 West Street in NYC (1849 Doggett’s).

