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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 5, 18xx |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Newburgh |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Geo. W. Kerr |
| Cert Author | Ashbrook |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others | Swarts hs |
Notes
Lot 229 5c Brown (1), Top margin single, large to just in at BR, tied by red square grid on buff envelope to Newburgh NY with red Post Office Swart's Chatham Square, red New York cds at far fight, reverse with 2nd Swart's oval, Letters for N. York city Direct to Chatham Square Post Office, side flap listed to display handstamp, stamp with horizontal file crease near top. Fine, signed Ashbrook, ex Dick
Robert G. Kaufmann sale 66 (Hart) realized 230
Alexander listed as 6/5/xx
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 204 lot 310 realized 42.50
Ashbrook Black binder 6 page 185 posted on the USPCS website Submitted by Creighton Hart,
Jorh R. Boker exhibit part 1, p. 35
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries sale 1211 (William H Gross) lot 115 realized 325 (image)
George W. Kerr (1810-1890) was the cashier of the Bank of Newburgh and the Highland Bank, which was founded in 1833. On Jan 1, 1850, the bank was reincorporated and its name was shortened to The Bank of Newburgh. In 1854 George was elected President of the Bank, a position he held for 37 years until his death.
Robert G. Kaufmann sale 66 (Hart) realized 230
Alexander listed as 6/5/xx
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 204 lot 310 realized 42.50
Ashbrook Black binder 6 page 185 posted on the USPCS website Submitted by Creighton Hart,
Jorh R. Boker exhibit part 1, p. 35
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries sale 1211 (William H Gross) lot 115 realized 325 (image)
George W. Kerr (1810-1890) was the cashier of the Bank of Newburgh and the Highland Bank, which was founded in 1833. On Jan 1, 1850, the bank was reincorporated and its name was shortened to The Bank of Newburgh. In 1854 George was elected President of the Bank, a position he held for 37 years until his death.
