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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 8, 1847 |
| From City | Boston |
| From State | MA |
| To City | Salem |
| To State | MA |
| Addressee | Dr. A. L. Pierson |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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| Others |
Notes
1847 Issue US Imperf 5c Five Cent SC #1 Used Franklin Stamp CV $935
EBAY lot (lagrangecoin)
Alexander listed as 10/8/47 but addressee not provided.
Stamp is barely tied at left.
Letter is addressed to Dr. Abel L. Pierson, a professor at Amherst College and a member of the Massachusetts Medical Society (1833 Massachusetts Register)
Letter written by J. Bigelow. The 1848 Boston City Directory lists about 10 different names that could have been J. Bigelow including a doctor, watchmaker, jeweler, tailor, notary public, and other professionals.
EBAY lot (lagrangecoin)
Alexander listed as 10/8/47 but addressee not provided.
Stamp is barely tied at left.
Letter is addressed to Dr. Abel L. Pierson, a professor at Amherst College and a member of the Massachusetts Medical Society (1833 Massachusetts Register)
Letter written by J. Bigelow. The 1848 Boston City Directory lists about 10 different names that could have been J. Bigelow including a doctor, watchmaker, jeweler, tailor, notary public, and other professionals.

