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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 3, 1850 |
| From City | Pittsburgh |
| From State | PA |
| To City | Salem |
| To State | OH |
| Addressee | Mrs Mary B. McCombs |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 241545 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Ample to large margins, deep shade, red grid, matching "Pittsburgh Pa. Feb. 3" 32mm c.d.s. on 1850 folded letter to Salem, O.; lettersheet with some bleed through of contents and small tear at top, stamp with tiny margin tears in top margin, Fine appearance. Estimate $400-500
Expertization: clear 1999 P.F. Certificate.
Hammer Price $260.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 252
Alexander listed as 2/3/50
The Thomas J Alexander Papers in the APRL also list Kukstis sale 16 (April 28, 1995) lot 846.
PF 241545
1 1847 5¢ red brown
SINGLE, RED GRID CANCEL, ON FOLDED LETTER TO SALEM, O., MATCHING RED PITTSBURGH, PA. PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
Rev William McCombs (1803-1854) became pastor of the Champion Presbyterian Church in New Lisbon in 1839. In 1849 he gave part of his time to the Canfield Church and resided in Salem Ohio until he retired from ill health in 1852. His second wife, and the addressee of this letter, was Mary B. Morgan.
Expertization: clear 1999 P.F. Certificate.
Hammer Price $260.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 252
Alexander listed as 2/3/50
The Thomas J Alexander Papers in the APRL also list Kukstis sale 16 (April 28, 1995) lot 846.
PF 241545
1 1847 5¢ red brown
SINGLE, RED GRID CANCEL, ON FOLDED LETTER TO SALEM, O., MATCHING RED PITTSBURGH, PA. PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
Rev William McCombs (1803-1854) became pastor of the Champion Presbyterian Church in New Lisbon in 1839. In 1849 he gave part of his time to the Canfield Church and resided in Salem Ohio until he retired from ill health in 1852. His second wife, and the addressee of this letter, was Mary B. Morgan.
