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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 1849 |
| From City | Philadelphia |
| From State | PA |
| To City | Quincy |
| To State | IL |
| Addressee | Karnes & Coe |
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| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
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1847 10c Black used single on cover to Quincy, Illinois. Tied on by blue Philada Pa. 10 postmark. Sharp impression, with generally large margins. Very attractive. $550
Treasures of Philately, Irwin Weinberg Rarities, 1976, p9
Alexander listed as 5/12/49
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 456 lot 105
EBAY lot (suncoaststam) - images
The 1850 edition of McElroy’s Philadelphia City Directory lists Fassitt & Co as dealers in dry goods at 48 High Street. Also listed at that business address are Alfred Fassitt 1809-1874) and James Wilson Fassitt (1816-1859). They were brothers; sons of James (1779-1852) and Margaret (Langstroth) Fassitt (1786-1872).
Treasures of Philately, Irwin Weinberg Rarities, 1976, p9
Alexander listed as 5/12/49
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 456 lot 105
EBAY lot (suncoaststam) - images
The 1850 edition of McElroy’s Philadelphia City Directory lists Fassitt & Co as dealers in dry goods at 48 High Street. Also listed at that business address are Alfred Fassitt 1809-1874) and James Wilson Fassitt (1816-1859). They were brothers; sons of James (1779-1852) and Margaret (Langstroth) Fassitt (1786-1872).
