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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 23, 1848 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | L. Johnson & Co. |
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| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Notes
Lot 96 5v brown, large margins, trivial faults, tied by red grid, cover has red New York cds, VF app.
Harmer Rooke sale 1737 (Oct 3, 1973)
Creighton Hart Information card lists blue folded letter to L. Johnson & Co. in Philadelphia sent by A. B. Taylor & Co.
From the Thomas J. Alexander Papers in the APRL
Alexander listed as 8/23/47
L Johnson & Co is listed as a stereotype foundry at 6 George Street in Philadelphia (1848 McElroy’s). The company was owned and operated by Lawrence Johnson (1801-1860).
Alva B. Taylor is listed as printing presses in New York City (1848 Doggetts).
Harmer Rooke sale 1737 (Oct 3, 1973)
Creighton Hart Information card lists blue folded letter to L. Johnson & Co. in Philadelphia sent by A. B. Taylor & Co.
From the Thomas J. Alexander Papers in the APRL
Alexander listed as 8/23/47
L Johnson & Co is listed as a stereotype foundry at 6 George Street in Philadelphia (1848 McElroy’s). The company was owned and operated by Lawrence Johnson (1801-1860).
Alva B. Taylor is listed as printing presses in New York City (1848 Doggetts).
