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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 19, 18xx |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Northcastle |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Miss Phebe J. Green |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 611334 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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| Others |
Notes
Lot 189 5c Brown (1). Large to Huge Margins all around, Neatly tied by Red Square Grid, matching "New-York Feb 19" pmk. on Beautiful Bronze Valentine cover, Fancy Scrollwork Front & Back, Very Fine, A Beautiful Showpiece (Photo) E.XV
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 503 realized 4000
Matthew Bennett International sale 252 lot 49 realized 19,000
Alexander listed as 2/19/xx
Schuyler J. Rumsey Inc sale 74 lot 1395 realized 300
Christie's sale 7726 Sept 28-29, 1993 lot 13 realized 14,375
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries sale 1211 (William H Gross) lot 88 realized 16,000 (image)
Schuyler J. Rumsey sale 113 lot 1064 realized 700
Schuyler J. Rumsey Inc sale 127 lot 2012 realized 650
PF 276418
1 1847 5c red brown
TIED ON GOLD PRINTED VALENTINE COVER RED SQUARE GRID CANCELLATION, MATCHING NEW YORK POSTMARK.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
PF 611334
1b 1847 5c orange brown
TIED BY NEW YORK CITY RED SQUARE GRID CANCEL ON FEB. 19TH DATED ORNATE VALENTINE TO NORTHCASTLE, NEW YORK.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE USE, THE COVER WITH SMALL EDGE TEARS AND SOILING
The North Castle Historical Society issued the following (March 27, 2017) re its upcoming presentation on William H. Creemer: “Mr. Creemer married Phebe Jane Green whose family lived and gave their name to today's Green Valley Road, where their home still stands today. Creemer's accomplishments and community involvement were extensive as he was a farmer, blacksmith and wheelwright; owner of Brooklyn express company; journalist and diarist; inn keeper; St. Stephen's Vestryman; North Castle election inspector; North Castle overseer of the roads; North Castle assessor; and North Castle town clerk.” [in the 1870s]
Phebe Jane Green married William H. Creemer in 1856
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 503 realized 4000
Matthew Bennett International sale 252 lot 49 realized 19,000
Alexander listed as 2/19/xx
Schuyler J. Rumsey Inc sale 74 lot 1395 realized 300
Christie's sale 7726 Sept 28-29, 1993 lot 13 realized 14,375
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries sale 1211 (William H Gross) lot 88 realized 16,000 (image)
Schuyler J. Rumsey sale 113 lot 1064 realized 700
Schuyler J. Rumsey Inc sale 127 lot 2012 realized 650
PF 276418
1 1847 5c red brown
TIED ON GOLD PRINTED VALENTINE COVER RED SQUARE GRID CANCELLATION, MATCHING NEW YORK POSTMARK.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
PF 611334
1b 1847 5c orange brown
TIED BY NEW YORK CITY RED SQUARE GRID CANCEL ON FEB. 19TH DATED ORNATE VALENTINE TO NORTHCASTLE, NEW YORK.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE USE, THE COVER WITH SMALL EDGE TEARS AND SOILING
The North Castle Historical Society issued the following (March 27, 2017) re its upcoming presentation on William H. Creemer: “Mr. Creemer married Phebe Jane Green whose family lived and gave their name to today's Green Valley Road, where their home still stands today. Creemer's accomplishments and community involvement were extensive as he was a farmer, blacksmith and wheelwright; owner of Brooklyn express company; journalist and diarist; inn keeper; St. Stephen's Vestryman; North Castle election inspector; North Castle overseer of the roads; North Castle assessor; and North Castle town clerk.” [in the 1870s]
Phebe Jane Green married William H. Creemer in 1856
