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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 25, 1850 |
| From City | Plymouth |
| From State | MA |
| To City | Springfield |
| To State | MA |
| Addressee | G. &. C. Merriam |
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| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Large margins to clear at bottom, fine impression, tied by greenish blue grid, matching "Plymouth Mass. Feb. 25" c.d.s. on 1850 folded letter to publishers G. & C. Merriam in Springfield, Ms., mentions shipping books via Rich's Express, 7 State St. Boston, Very Fine and rare. Estimate $400-500
ONE OF TWO RECORDED 1847 COVERS FROM PLYMOUTH.
Hammer Price $525.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 96
Alexander listed as 2/25/50
Robert A. Siegel sale 9009 (Oct 2024) lot 10035 realized 225 (image)
George and Charles Merriam were publishers in Springfield, Mass., established in 1831. They acquired the rights to Noah Webster’s Dictionary in 1843.
ONE OF TWO RECORDED 1847 COVERS FROM PLYMOUTH.
Hammer Price $525.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 96
Alexander listed as 2/25/50
Robert A. Siegel sale 9009 (Oct 2024) lot 10035 realized 225 (image)
George and Charles Merriam were publishers in Springfield, Mass., established in 1831. They acquired the rights to Noah Webster’s Dictionary in 1843.
