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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 24, 1847 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Rutland |
| To State | VT |
| Addressee | E. L. Ormsbee |
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| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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1847 5c Deep red brown. Used single, tied by red square grid, New York Aug 24 postmark on 1847 folded letter. Clear to large margins, beautiful color and impression. Early used, very fine and attractive cover $475
Treasures of Philately, Irwin Weinberg Rarities, 1976, p5
Alexander listed as 8/24/47
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 473 lot 159 realized 170
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 747 lot 1208 realized 260
Edgar L. Ormsbee (1805 –1861) - attorney, State Attorney (1845-47), director of the Vermont and Washington Railroad Company, owner of the Columbian Marble Company (quarry)
Treasures of Philately, Irwin Weinberg Rarities, 1976, p5
Alexander listed as 8/24/47
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 473 lot 159 realized 170
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 747 lot 1208 realized 260
Edgar L. Ormsbee (1805 –1861) - attorney, State Attorney (1845-47), director of the Vermont and Washington Railroad Company, owner of the Columbian Marble Company (quarry)
