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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | September 13, 1848 |
| From City | US Express Boston |
| From State | RR |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Chase & Walker |
| Cert Author | Ashbrook |
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| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Lot 2099 5c Red Brown (1). Large margins to clear, tied by red grids, matching "U.S. Express Mail, Boston Mass., Sep. 13" circular datestamp and also matching "5" handstamp on 1848 folded letter to New York, vertical file fold well clear of stamp, some expert cover restoration, otherwise Very Fine, with Ashbrook's note on back "shade and impression of the 5c 1847 is correct for Sep. 1848, enclosures made this a double rate -- quite interesting" E. 500-750
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 950 realized 425 (image)
PhilaMercury Cover #16279
Alexander listed as 9/13/48
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 561 lot 33 realized 4750
Chase & Walker were a merchant and trading firm in New York. The 1849 edition of Doggett's lists them as importers at 53 Exchange Place. Also listed are Frederick Augustus(?) Chase and John Thomas (?) Walker, both living in Brooklyn. (Middle names suggested by Google AI after searching the 1850 Federal Census.)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 950 realized 425 (image)
PhilaMercury Cover #16279
Alexander listed as 9/13/48
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 561 lot 33 realized 4750
Chase & Walker were a merchant and trading firm in New York. The 1849 edition of Doggett's lists them as importers at 53 Exchange Place. Also listed are Frederick Augustus(?) Chase and John Thomas (?) Walker, both living in Brooklyn. (Middle names suggested by Google AI after searching the 1850 Federal Census.)
