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| Scott Number | 09X1a |
|---|---|
| Date | December 1, 1845 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Urbana |
| To State | OH |
| Addressee | John H. James |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| No. of Stamps | 2 |
| Plate Position | |
| Initials | AC M |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 3254 New York N.Y., 5c Black, "AC M" Initials (9X1a). Horizontal pair, large margins except small piece out at bottom left left stamp prior to use, tied by penstrokes and red "New-York 10cts Dec. 1" (1845) integral-rate circular datestamp with matching "Paid" in arc handstamp on folded letter with illustration of Astor House inside, to Urbana Ill.[sic], vertical file fold affects right stamp, otherwise Very Fine, Scott value $2,200.00
Robert A. Siegel sale 1272 realized 450
Cover is addressed to Urbana, Ohio.
Letter to John Hough James (1800-1881). He was a lawyer, banker, railroad builder, scientific farmer and stockbreeder, legislator, politician, editor, lecturer and writer. Mr. James had business interests in the Urbana Champaign Mutual Bank Co., the Urbana Banking Co, and the Mad River Railroad. He also served in the Ohio State Senate.
Robert A. Siegel sale 1272 realized 450
Cover is addressed to Urbana, Ohio.
Letter to John Hough James (1800-1881). He was a lawyer, banker, railroad builder, scientific farmer and stockbreeder, legislator, politician, editor, lecturer and writer. Mr. James had business interests in the Urbana Champaign Mutual Bank Co., the Urbana Banking Co, and the Mad River Railroad. He also served in the Ohio State Senate.
