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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 23, 1850 |
| From City | Buffalo |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Port Dover |
| To State | Canada |
| Addressee | J. & R. Riddell |
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| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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5c Red Brown (1). Full margins to clear, tied by blue grid and matching "Buffalo N.Y. 5 Feb. 23" integral-rate circular datestamp with rate inverted on 1850 folded letter to Canada, neat "Queenston U.C. Feb. 23, 1850" transit, receiving backstamp, few cover faults incl. age bleach spots and vertical file fold well clear of stamp, appears Fine, scarce 5c rate to Canada as most usages were sent from distances greater than 300 miles from the border
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 906 Lot 1502 realized 250 (image)
Alexander listed as 2/23/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 1109 lot 364 – one of 25 covers.
Letter to James Riddell (1820-1896) and Robert Riddell (1811-1885) were merchants in Port Dover, dealing in dry goods, groceries, hardware, household items, tobacco, and alcohol.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 906 Lot 1502 realized 250 (image)
Alexander listed as 2/23/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 1109 lot 364 – one of 25 covers.
Letter to James Riddell (1820-1896) and Robert Riddell (1811-1885) were merchants in Port Dover, dealing in dry goods, groceries, hardware, household items, tobacco, and alcohol.
