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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 18, 1850 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Pontiac |
| To State | MI |
| Addressee | Manning & Stelle |
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| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
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Postmark: Mar 18, 1850
Origin: New York, New York, UNITED STATES
Destination: Pontiac, Michigan, UNITED STATES
Description: First style "ocean mail" postmark, used prior to dedication to the via Panama route. Over 300 miles rate paid by 10 cents adhesive.
PhilaMercury No. 20403
Alexander listed as 3/18/50
Lot 171 10c black (2). Ample to Large Margins except frame line barely touched at B. R. corner, tied on 1850 Folded letter to Michigan by Red square grid & by matching "New-York Mar 18" pmk, Scarce Type with Date at Bottom of circle (Ordinarily used Only on Ocean Mail to California. Very Few Known used to cancel 1847's), Fine & Rare Cover (Photo)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 512 realized 1550
Origin: New York, New York, UNITED STATES
Destination: Pontiac, Michigan, UNITED STATES
Description: First style "ocean mail" postmark, used prior to dedication to the via Panama route. Over 300 miles rate paid by 10 cents adhesive.
PhilaMercury No. 20403
Alexander listed as 3/18/50
Lot 171 10c black (2). Ample to Large Margins except frame line barely touched at B. R. corner, tied on 1850 Folded letter to Michigan by Red square grid & by matching "New-York Mar 18" pmk, Scarce Type with Date at Bottom of circle (Ordinarily used Only on Ocean Mail to California. Very Few Known used to cancel 1847's), Fine & Rare Cover (Photo)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 512 realized 1550
