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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 24, 1848 |
| From City | Philadelphia |
| From State | PA |
| To City | Cincinnati |
| To State | OH |
| Addressee | _ Sherron |
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| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 2 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Notes
Lot 470 5c Red Brown (1), vertical pair, three ample to large margins, clear to slightly in at B., rich color and clear impression, tied by blue Philada 10 cts JUN 24 cds on blue folded letter to Cincinnati, light cover edge soiling, attractive, top stamp very fine. Scott retail $1050. Est. 320-360.
Christie’s sale 7557 May 18, 1994 realized 437
Alexander listed as 6/24/48 and duplicated as 3/24/48 (removed)
H R Harmer sale May 22, 1973 lot 60 (Alexander's notes in APRL listed this cover as 3/24/48 but it is the same.)
James F. Sherron was a salesman for Morris L. Hallowell & Co., an importer of silk in Philadelphia. His travels took him to many cities south and west of Philadelphia. His mail was sent to various firms in the cities to which he traveled in Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and Alabama.
This letter was sent in care of Ebenezer S. Padgett & John C. Macy, listed as Dry Goods sellers at 167 Main Street (1849 Williams' Cincinnati Business Directory).
Christie’s sale 7557 May 18, 1994 realized 437
Alexander listed as 6/24/48 and duplicated as 3/24/48 (removed)
H R Harmer sale May 22, 1973 lot 60 (Alexander's notes in APRL listed this cover as 3/24/48 but it is the same.)
James F. Sherron was a salesman for Morris L. Hallowell & Co., an importer of silk in Philadelphia. His travels took him to many cities south and west of Philadelphia. His mail was sent to various firms in the cities to which he traveled in Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and Alabama.
This letter was sent in care of Ebenezer S. Padgett & John C. Macy, listed as Dry Goods sellers at 167 Main Street (1849 Williams' Cincinnati Business Directory).
