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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | September xx, 1850 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Newark |
| To State | NJ |
| Addressee | Miss Mary J. Mayhew |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Lot #615. (1) 5¢ Franklin, tied with a red grid cancel on a ladies envelope. Paid manuscript. Cover is soiled and has a tear at top center. Stamp has two margins, cut in at bottom right and cut in at left, Fine. Catalog value cat. 575.00.
Rasdale sale 413 realized 180
Not listed in Alexander.
This cover is listed from NYC based on the red square grid cancel .
Vance sale 294 lot 4232
Sparks sale 32 lot 1477 (group lot of 4 covers)
EBAY lot (kupersmitphilatelicauctions) – images
Kewriga sale 5009 lot 321 realized 110
Endorsed Sep 8, 1850 but this may be a receiving date.
Wafer seal on reverse.
The Newark NJ 1851-52 city directory lists George Augustus Mayhew (1808-1888), a NY City jeweler, living at 26 Fulton Street in Newark. George had 6 children including Mary Joanna Mayhew (1833-1851).
Rasdale sale 413 realized 180
Not listed in Alexander.
This cover is listed from NYC based on the red square grid cancel .
Vance sale 294 lot 4232
Sparks sale 32 lot 1477 (group lot of 4 covers)
EBAY lot (kupersmitphilatelicauctions) – images
Kewriga sale 5009 lot 321 realized 110
Endorsed Sep 8, 1850 but this may be a receiving date.
Wafer seal on reverse.
The Newark NJ 1851-52 city directory lists George Augustus Mayhew (1808-1888), a NY City jeweler, living at 26 Fulton Street in Newark. George had 6 children including Mary Joanna Mayhew (1833-1851).
