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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 20, 1851 |
| From City | Albany |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Quebec |
| To State | Canada |
| Addressee | Gibb & Ross |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 56606 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
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Postmark: Mar 20, 1851 (Late usage to boarder - non-contract Hudson River Mail) Origin: New York, New York, UNITED STATES
Destination: Quebec, CANADA
Description: Non-contract Hudson River Steam Boat. Red two line STEAM/BOAT faint marking. Montreal transit mark on front, Quebec receiving mark on back. ¨11 1/2 d. due for Canadian 201 to 300 miles.¨Letter date-lined New York most likely stamped in New York and given to the captain of the boat who delivered it to the post office in Albany where the stamps were canceled with the black grid.
PhilaMercury Cover #973
Gordon Eubanks exhibit
Alexander listed as 3/20/51 from Albany NY
PF 56606 #2 genuinely used on cover steamboat to Montreal March 20, 1851 and then to Quebec.
Destination: Quebec, CANADA
Description: Non-contract Hudson River Steam Boat. Red two line STEAM/BOAT faint marking. Montreal transit mark on front, Quebec receiving mark on back. ¨11 1/2 d. due for Canadian 201 to 300 miles.¨Letter date-lined New York most likely stamped in New York and given to the captain of the boat who delivered it to the post office in Albany where the stamps were canceled with the black grid.
PhilaMercury Cover #973
Gordon Eubanks exhibit
Alexander listed as 3/20/51 from Albany NY
PF 56606 #2 genuinely used on cover steamboat to Montreal March 20, 1851 and then to Quebec.
