Developed & Supported by Mark Scheuer. Based on the work of Thomas J. Alexander. Dedicated to the memory of Creighton Hart and Susan McDonald. Feedback, additions, and corrections most welcome. Please send to: mscheue1@rochester.rr.com
√ Click here for the census user’s guide as a PDF
Skip to main content
| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 15, 1850 |
| From City | Pittsburgh |
| From State | PA |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | Caldwell & Ghriskey |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 588425 |
| Fake | NG |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 654 1847 (July): 10c. black showing double transfer in 'POST OFFICE', a fresh and fine used example with primarily fair to large margins all round, shaved at base, neatly tied to 15 October 1850 cover to Philadelphia by straight line PAID handstamp in red with "PITTSBURGH Pa" despatch cds and '10' due, both in red alongside. Horizontal file fold well away from the adhesive, an attractive cover. Scott = $ 1'250.
Corinphila Auctions AG Sale 284 realized 1900 CHF
Not listed in Alexander
PF 588425
2 (B) 1847 10c black
SINGLE, DOUBLE TRANSFER (TYPE B)., TIED BY RED "PAID" ON 1850 FOLDED LETTER WITH MATCHING "10" HANDSTAMP AND "PITTSBURGH PA. OCT 15" PMK.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
THE STAMP DID NOT ORIGINATE ON THIS COVER AND THE TYING CANCEL "PAID" IS COUNTERFEIT
John Augustus Caldwell (1812-1887) and Charles Markley Ghriskey (1821-1901) were hardware commission merchants at 40 Commerce Street in Philadelphia (1850 McElroy’s)
Corinphila Auctions AG Sale 284 realized 1900 CHF
Not listed in Alexander
PF 588425
2 (B) 1847 10c black
SINGLE, DOUBLE TRANSFER (TYPE B)., TIED BY RED "PAID" ON 1850 FOLDED LETTER WITH MATCHING "10" HANDSTAMP AND "PITTSBURGH PA. OCT 15" PMK.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
THE STAMP DID NOT ORIGINATE ON THIS COVER AND THE TYING CANCEL "PAID" IS COUNTERFEIT
John Augustus Caldwell (1812-1887) and Charles Markley Ghriskey (1821-1901) were hardware commission merchants at 40 Commerce Street in Philadelphia (1850 McElroy’s)
