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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 21, 1849 |
| From City | Pittsburgh |
| From State | PA |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | L. Johnson & Co |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 53652 |
| Fake | NG |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Notes
Lot 57 5c Pale Brown (1). Light color, Full Impression, Huge margins incl. Top Sheet Margin. Tied by Red Grid, matching "Pitts Burgh, Pa." pmk. on 1849 folded letter to Phil'a. ms. "Paid 10 cts" Red "Paid" & numeral "5", also weak "5" in Red Crayon. Cover a bit aged. Very Fine & Scarce part-paid usage . 200.00+
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 484 realized 270
Alexander listed as 12/21/49
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 90 lot 10
PF 53652 #1 stamp with a vertical crease did not originate on this cover
Letter written to Lawrence Johnson & Co, Lawrence Johnson (1801-1860) operated a stereotype foundry at No 6 George Street in Philadelphia from the late 1820s.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 484 realized 270
Alexander listed as 12/21/49
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 90 lot 10
PF 53652 #1 stamp with a vertical crease did not originate on this cover
Letter written to Lawrence Johnson & Co, Lawrence Johnson (1801-1860) operated a stereotype foundry at No 6 George Street in Philadelphia from the late 1820s.
