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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | November 10, 1849 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Springfield |
| To State | MA |
| Addressee | S. C. Bem_ |
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| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Notes
Lot 990 5c Red Brown (1), four large margins, tied by red grid cancel on 1849 folded letter (illustrated invoice depicting a large building) to Springfield, Mass., matching New York NOV 10 cds, light cover soiling, otherwise very fine.
Christies sale 97 Feb 28, 1995
H R Harmer sale May 22, 1973 lot 56
From the Thomas J Alexander Papers in the APRL
Alexander listed as 11/10/49
For a similar cover, see g/11/49 from NYC to Springfield (ID 6481)
Letter addressed to Stephen Chapin Bemis (1802-1875), partner and founder of the Bemis & Call Hardware & Tool Company of Springfield, Mass, with Amos Call. He also served as postmaster in Chicopee, Mass (1824), fire warden (1829-30) and selectman in Springfield, representative in the State Legislature and President of the Hampden Savings Bank.
Christies sale 97 Feb 28, 1995
H R Harmer sale May 22, 1973 lot 56
From the Thomas J Alexander Papers in the APRL
Alexander listed as 11/10/49
For a similar cover, see g/11/49 from NYC to Springfield (ID 6481)
Letter addressed to Stephen Chapin Bemis (1802-1875), partner and founder of the Bemis & Call Hardware & Tool Company of Springfield, Mass, with Amos Call. He also served as postmaster in Chicopee, Mass (1824), fire warden (1829-30) and selectman in Springfield, representative in the State Legislature and President of the Hampden Savings Bank.
