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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 29, 1847 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Goshen |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Miss Sarah Thorne |
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| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Lot 85 5c Dark Brown (1a). Double Transfer Ty. "A" Pos. 80R, Three Clear to Large Margins, clear to barely touched at bottom, Magnificent Deep Color, Beautiful impression, tied on July. 29, 1847 Folded Letter by Red Square Grid & Bold Matching "New York" pmk., Fine Early Use (Photo) E. IX
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 456
Alexander listed as 7/29/47
Christie's sale March 14, 1989 lot 1658
CCP vol 65 No 3 Calvet M. Hahn, Re-examining the 1847 Colors, p 213
Cherrystone sale 0825A lot 21 realized 190 (cover image)
Hipstamp (buystamps) - letter image
Letter to Sarah Wisner Thorne (1811-1900), daughter of Sarah Wisner and William Waters Thorne.
Letter datelined Brooklyn July 31, 1847 and signed by Sarah E. Lees.
Postscript at bottom reads "Please direct to Thomas K Lees care of Read, Taylor & Co. 9 Maiden Lane."
The 1850-51 edition of the Brooklyn City Directory lists Thomas Lees as a bookkeeper at 9 Maiden Lane.
The 1848 Doggett New York City directory lists Ezra C. Read as a dealer in watches at 9 Maiden Lane. Also listed at that address & business is James R. Taylor with a home in Brooklyn.
Thomas Knott Lees (1818-1901) was married to Sarah Elizabeth (Thompson) Lees (1827-1899). [Find A Grave].
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 456
Alexander listed as 7/29/47
Christie's sale March 14, 1989 lot 1658
CCP vol 65 No 3 Calvet M. Hahn, Re-examining the 1847 Colors, p 213
Cherrystone sale 0825A lot 21 realized 190 (cover image)
Hipstamp (buystamps) - letter image
Letter to Sarah Wisner Thorne (1811-1900), daughter of Sarah Wisner and William Waters Thorne.
Letter datelined Brooklyn July 31, 1847 and signed by Sarah E. Lees.
Postscript at bottom reads "Please direct to Thomas K Lees care of Read, Taylor & Co. 9 Maiden Lane."
The 1850-51 edition of the Brooklyn City Directory lists Thomas Lees as a bookkeeper at 9 Maiden Lane.
The 1848 Doggett New York City directory lists Ezra C. Read as a dealer in watches at 9 Maiden Lane. Also listed at that address & business is James R. Taylor with a home in Brooklyn.
Thomas Knott Lees (1818-1901) was married to Sarah Elizabeth (Thompson) Lees (1827-1899). [Find A Grave].
