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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 10, 1849 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Port Chester |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Dr. John Jay |
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| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Lot 92 5c Red Brown (1), clear to large margins, tied by red square grids, matching New York Feb 10 cds on 1849 folded letter to Dr. John Clarkson Jay in Port Chester, NY, readdressed to Rye with black, Feb 12 cds and matching small ˜5' rate handstamp; there is also a small orange-red paid of unknown origin at left; stamp with vertical file crease in left margin. Fine usage
Dr. Jay, a grandson of John Jay, in addition to his pursuit of medicine, was a recognized conchologist. The contents of this letter begin Audubon's great Work on Nat. History I snow complete.
Matthew Bennett International sale 252 realized 475
Not listed in Alexander
Dr. Jay, a grandson of John Jay, in addition to his pursuit of medicine, was a recognized conchologist. The contents of this letter begin Audubon's great Work on Nat. History I snow complete.
Matthew Bennett International sale 252 realized 475
Not listed in Alexander
