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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 15, 1850 |
| From City | Cleveland |
| From State | OH |
| To City | Norwich |
| To State | CT |
| Addressee | Master Henry S. Huntington |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 476158 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
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1850 (Apr. 15) to Norwich, Ct., blue envelope bearing 1847 10¢ black (2) four large margins, tied by grid cancellation, matching "Cleveland O. Apr 15" (type C3) c.d.s., slight toning, Very Fine, the 10¢ rate for over 300 miles. ¨Estimate $750-1,000
Matthew Bennett International Sale 313 Lot 1184
Alexander listed as 4/15/50
Kewriga Auctions Sale 8 lot 1105 realized 900 (image)
PF 476158
2 1847 10¢ black
SINGLE, RED GRID CANCEL, ON 1850 DATED FOLDED LETTER TO NORWICH CT, RED CLEVELAND OH PMK AT TOP LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE USAGE
Letter in care of Joseph H Strong (1781-1855), son of Rev Joseph Strong (1753-1834) and Mary (Huntington) Strong (1760-1840).
Letter to Henry S. Huntington (1829-1896). He was the son of Dr. Thomas Huntington and grandson of General Jedediah Huntington, half-brother of Mary (Huntington) Strong, making Henry a nephew of Joseph H Strong.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 313 Lot 1184
Alexander listed as 4/15/50
Kewriga Auctions Sale 8 lot 1105 realized 900 (image)
PF 476158
2 1847 10¢ black
SINGLE, RED GRID CANCEL, ON 1850 DATED FOLDED LETTER TO NORWICH CT, RED CLEVELAND OH PMK AT TOP LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE USAGE
Letter in care of Joseph H Strong (1781-1855), son of Rev Joseph Strong (1753-1834) and Mary (Huntington) Strong (1760-1840).
Letter to Henry S. Huntington (1829-1896). He was the son of Dr. Thomas Huntington and grandson of General Jedediah Huntington, half-brother of Mary (Huntington) Strong, making Henry a nephew of Joseph H Strong.
