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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 19, 1849 |
| From City | US Express Boston |
| From State | RR |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | James Montgomery Jr |
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| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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First United States Postage Stamp on cover
1849-04-19 Boston, MA USA - 1 Stamp damaged - Cover VF
This item is an example of the first USA postage stamp on cover. The # 1 - 5 cent imperforated Franklin stamp was issued in 1847 and this copy has been creased from the cover fold and the lower left side of the stamp is missing. Irregardless, this is a scarce item on cover and usually sells between $250-500 for a sound copy on cover. Here is your chance to own one at a BARGAIN price.
Cover Collector Store Price - - - - - - $49.95
Not listed in Alexander
Doggett;’s 1848 NYC directory lists James Montgomery Jr as a broker located at 106 Front Street.
The 1848 Boston city Directory lists Elisha T. Loring as a merchant located at 53 India and his home in Dorchester.
1849-04-19 Boston, MA USA - 1 Stamp damaged - Cover VF
This item is an example of the first USA postage stamp on cover. The # 1 - 5 cent imperforated Franklin stamp was issued in 1847 and this copy has been creased from the cover fold and the lower left side of the stamp is missing. Irregardless, this is a scarce item on cover and usually sells between $250-500 for a sound copy on cover. Here is your chance to own one at a BARGAIN price.
Cover Collector Store Price - - - - - - $49.95
Not listed in Alexander
Doggett;’s 1848 NYC directory lists James Montgomery Jr as a broker located at 106 Front Street.
The 1848 Boston city Directory lists Elisha T. Loring as a merchant located at 53 India and his home in Dorchester.
