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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 12, 1849 |
| From City | Boston |
| From State | MA |
| To City | Albany |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Ames & Co. |
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| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Notes
5c Red Brown (1). Deep rich color, large margins to clear, tied by red grid, matching "Boston 5cts. Feb. 12" circular datestamp on 1849 folded letter to Albany N.Y., vertical file fold does not affect stamp, Very Fine
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 906 Lot 1438 realized 260
Not listed in Alexander
Ames & Co. were dealers in fish and produce at 37 Quay in Albany, NY. Also listed are Lorenzo Ames (1814-1887), Samuel Frost Ames (1821-1885), and Jeremiah Forest Ames (1823-?), who joined the firm in 1850. (1854 Hoffman’s Albany City Directory) The three men were brothers.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 906 Lot 1438 realized 260
Not listed in Alexander
Ames & Co. were dealers in fish and produce at 37 Quay in Albany, NY. Also listed are Lorenzo Ames (1814-1887), Samuel Frost Ames (1821-1885), and Jeremiah Forest Ames (1823-?), who joined the firm in 1850. (1854 Hoffman’s Albany City Directory) The three men were brothers.
