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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 10, 1851 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | McAllister & Co. |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 564872 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others | 2L2 |
Notes
#2L2, 2c Black on Buff, full margins, uncancelled on 1851 folded letter to Philadelphia, 5c red brown (1, large margins) tied at left by red grill cancel, New York Jun 10 cds, endorsed immediate by sender at fool, file fold through 5c adhesive, ex. Caspary, 2 such combinations recorded. Net 4500
Ambassador J. William Middendorf II Collection of Carriers and Locals, Richard C. Frajola, Inc.
Alexander listed as 6/10/51
Harmer sale 1071 (Caspary sale 8 3rd session) lot 538
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries sale 1211 (William H Gross) lot 103 realized 2600 (image)
Paradise Valley Stamp Company Sale: S131 lot 506 realized 1000
Robert A. Siegel sale 1364 lot 1406 realized 4000
PF 564872 - IT IS A GENUINE USAGE, THE SCOTT 1 WITH A VERTICAL FILE CREASE ; THE LOCAL STAMP WITH A SMALL HORIZONTAL SCISSORS CUT AT TOP LEFT.
McAllister & Company were opticians and cane manufacturers at 48 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia. Also listed at this address are John McAllister, Jr. (1786-1877) and William Y. McAllister (1812-1896), John’s son (1851 McElroy’s). A third generation John Allister McAllister (1822-1896) was also involved in the business, which was called McAllister & Brother in the 1850’s.
Ambassador J. William Middendorf II Collection of Carriers and Locals, Richard C. Frajola, Inc.
Alexander listed as 6/10/51
Harmer sale 1071 (Caspary sale 8 3rd session) lot 538
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries sale 1211 (William H Gross) lot 103 realized 2600 (image)
Paradise Valley Stamp Company Sale: S131 lot 506 realized 1000
Robert A. Siegel sale 1364 lot 1406 realized 4000
PF 564872 - IT IS A GENUINE USAGE, THE SCOTT 1 WITH A VERTICAL FILE CREASE ; THE LOCAL STAMP WITH A SMALL HORIZONTAL SCISSORS CUT AT TOP LEFT.
McAllister & Company were opticians and cane manufacturers at 48 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia. Also listed at this address are John McAllister, Jr. (1786-1877) and William Y. McAllister (1812-1896), John’s son (1851 McElroy’s). A third generation John Allister McAllister (1822-1896) was also involved in the business, which was called McAllister & Brother in the 1850’s.
