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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 5, 1848 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Providence |
| To State | RI |
| Addressee | S. Hutchins & Co. |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 2237 1847, 5¢ brown (Scott 1 var.), nearly four-margined example in handsome color, tied by red square grid postmark on folded letter sheet to Providence, R.I., datelined New York, Dec. 5, 1848; matching New-York postmark at right; business correspondence noting, in part, "the cotton market not brisk"; vertical file fold at center, otherwise remarkably fresh, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $500.
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 2013 realized 140
Not listed in Alexander
Letter to Shubael Hutchins & Co., a merchant at 17 South Water Street in Providence (1850 Providence RI directory)
Letter endorsed B. J. Howland Dec 5, 1848
Benjain J. Howland was a commission merchant at 46 Broad Street in New York City (1848 Doggett's)
Scott $500.
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 2013 realized 140
Not listed in Alexander
Letter to Shubael Hutchins & Co., a merchant at 17 South Water Street in Providence (1850 Providence RI directory)
Letter endorsed B. J. Howland Dec 5, 1848
Benjain J. Howland was a commission merchant at 46 Broad Street in New York City (1848 Doggett's)
