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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 15, 1850 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Alexander J. Davis |
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| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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US Scott No. 1 Tied by multiple strikes of red 5 in circle. Matching red STEAM BOAT on folded letter datelined Ida Cottage, 8-15-1850.
Stanley Piller website
Lot 130 5c Red Brown (1), ample to large margins, worn impression, tied by several strikes of red 5 in circle, matching straightline STEAMBOAT on Aug 15, 1850 folded letter to New York, Very Fine.
The contents from wealthy author Nathan B. Warren to Alex Davis, and architect, are headed Ida Cottage. A note in Appleton's helps locate the origin of this letter: Troy. by the time of this entry (1889), Ida is referred to as a villa called Mt. Ida, designed by Mr. Warren, himself.
The letter goes on to discuss Warren's proposed alterations to the house, which has been designed by Davis.
Matthew Bennett International sale 252 realized 800
Alexander listed as 8/15/1850
Philip H Ward Jr sale 13 (Picher, Oct 23-24, 1946) lot 158
Alexander J Davis is listed as an architect at 93 Merchants' Exchange (1849 Doggett's).
Stanley Piller website
Lot 130 5c Red Brown (1), ample to large margins, worn impression, tied by several strikes of red 5 in circle, matching straightline STEAMBOAT on Aug 15, 1850 folded letter to New York, Very Fine.
The contents from wealthy author Nathan B. Warren to Alex Davis, and architect, are headed Ida Cottage. A note in Appleton's helps locate the origin of this letter: Troy. by the time of this entry (1889), Ida is referred to as a villa called Mt. Ida, designed by Mr. Warren, himself.
The letter goes on to discuss Warren's proposed alterations to the house, which has been designed by Davis.
Matthew Bennett International sale 252 realized 800
Alexander listed as 8/15/1850
Philip H Ward Jr sale 13 (Picher, Oct 23-24, 1946) lot 158
Alexander J Davis is listed as an architect at 93 Merchants' Exchange (1849 Doggett's).
