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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | November 23, 1849 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | St. Catharines |
| To State | Canada |
| Addressee | Thomas R. Merritt |
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| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
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Notes
Chronicle 79
This cover was mailed in New York City more than 300 miles from the border so 10c domestic postage was required. Carried in the open mail to the Lewistown P. O. which exchanged with the Queenston, P. O. Rated "4 1/2" pence Canadian postage due to St. Catherines, less than 60 miles from the border . Mailed at New York November 23rd and arrived the 25th at Queenston.
Lot 252 10c Black (2), mostly large margins, clear at bottom, tied red grid matching New York cds on 1849 folded cover to Canada, ms paid to the lines and 4 1/2 , Queenston U.C. exch pmk, stamp with few minute age specs, Fine-Very Fine, signed by Ashbrook, who notes the unusual use of a round grid from New York.
Robert G. Kaugmann sale 66 (Hart) realized 500
Alexander listed as 11/23/49
Ashbrook Special Services cover 233
Robert A. Siegel sale 9009 (Oct 2024) lot 10104 realized 600 (image)
Cover illustrated in CCP Vol 42 #4, p206 in article by C. C. Hart where it is dated 11/25/49
This cover was mailed in New York City more than 300 miles from the border so 10c domestic postage was required. Carried in the open mail to the Lewistown P. O. which exchanged with the Queenston, P. O. Rated "4 1/2" pence Canadian postage due to St. Catherines, less than 60 miles from the border . Mailed at New York November 23rd and arrived the 25th at Queenston.
Lot 252 10c Black (2), mostly large margins, clear at bottom, tied red grid matching New York cds on 1849 folded cover to Canada, ms paid to the lines and 4 1/2 , Queenston U.C. exch pmk, stamp with few minute age specs, Fine-Very Fine, signed by Ashbrook, who notes the unusual use of a round grid from New York.
Robert G. Kaugmann sale 66 (Hart) realized 500
Alexander listed as 11/23/49
Ashbrook Special Services cover 233
Robert A. Siegel sale 9009 (Oct 2024) lot 10104 realized 600 (image)
Cover illustrated in CCP Vol 42 #4, p206 in article by C. C. Hart where it is dated 11/25/49
