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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | September 2, 1850 |
| From City | Philadelphia |
| From State | PA |
| To City | Wilmington |
| To State | DE |
| Addressee | John A. Duncan |
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| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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1847, 5¢ red brown (1), large to oversized margins, tied on 1850 f1 to Wilmington, Del. by blue "Philada. Pa. 5cts., Sept 2" c.d.s., stamp has barest trace of toning along top margin but is otherwise Extremely Fine, cover is Fine-Very Fine.
Estimate $400-600
Matthew Bennett International Sale 284 Lot 1266 realized 290
Alexander listed as 9/2/50
Schuyler J. Rumsey Inc. sale 31 lot 993 realized 325
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 294 lot 66 realized 70
H R Harmer sale 2914 lot 476 realized 425
John A. Duncan ran a hardware store in Wilmington and was Secretary of the Wilmington Coal Gas Co form 1850 until he died in 1868. He was also made Treasurer in 1856. He was also associated with many other firms including insurance companies and banks.
Estimate $400-600
Matthew Bennett International Sale 284 Lot 1266 realized 290
Alexander listed as 9/2/50
Schuyler J. Rumsey Inc. sale 31 lot 993 realized 325
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 294 lot 66 realized 70
H R Harmer sale 2914 lot 476 realized 425
John A. Duncan ran a hardware store in Wilmington and was Secretary of the Wilmington Coal Gas Co form 1850 until he died in 1868. He was also made Treasurer in 1856. He was also associated with many other firms including insurance companies and banks.
