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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 7, 1851 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | New London |
| To State | CT |
| Addressee | John N. Harris |
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| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Lot 1673 5c Red Brown (1), large margins three sides, slightly cut in at B, tied by red square grid, matching New York ds on Feb 1851 folded letter with attractive illustrated letterhead for NY hardware dealer, cover slightly reduced at L, fine appearance. est. $200-250
Christie's sale 3/14-15/90
Alexander listed as 2/7/51
Image from Chronicle 250 page 118 from article by Michael Heller entitled Lower Manhattan in the 1840s and 1850s as Seen on Illustrated Mail.
Christie's sale 3/14-15/90
Alexander listed as 2/7/51
Image from Chronicle 250 page 118 from article by Michael Heller entitled Lower Manhattan in the 1840s and 1850s as Seen on Illustrated Mail.

