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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 15, 1848 |
| From City | US Express Boston |
| From State | RR |
| To City | Cincinnati |
| To State | OH |
| Addressee | J. Davis Jr. & Co |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 599932 |
| Fake | NG |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
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| Others |
Notes
Scott #2 on 1848 US Express Boston cover to Cincinnati, Ohio.
John R. Boker Jr. exhibit, part 1, page 41
Alexander listed as 3/15/xx
Lot 477 10¢ 1847 on U.S. Express Mail cover from Boston to Cincinnati
10¢ Black (2), full even margins, tied by red grid cancel, matching "U.S. Express Mail Boston Mass. Mar. 15" (1848) route agent's circular datestamp and "10" handstamp on blue folded letter to Cincinnati, lightly toned vertical file fold, red grid causing slightly yellowish oily bleed in stamp, Very Fine, ex Boker
Robert A. Siegel sale 1228 (Gross IV) realized 600 (image)
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 791 lot 420 realized 800
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 795 lot 25 realized 350
PF 599932 not a genuine use, stamp with a heavy removed manuscript cancel did not originate on this cover
The 1849-50 Cincinnati City Directory lists a John R. Davis & Son as a seller of shoes and boots. The son is separately listed as John H. Davis. There is also a listing for S. Davis Jr. & Co., pork and beef packers and curer or hams.
John R. Boker Jr. exhibit, part 1, page 41
Alexander listed as 3/15/xx
Lot 477 10¢ 1847 on U.S. Express Mail cover from Boston to Cincinnati
10¢ Black (2), full even margins, tied by red grid cancel, matching "U.S. Express Mail Boston Mass. Mar. 15" (1848) route agent's circular datestamp and "10" handstamp on blue folded letter to Cincinnati, lightly toned vertical file fold, red grid causing slightly yellowish oily bleed in stamp, Very Fine, ex Boker
Robert A. Siegel sale 1228 (Gross IV) realized 600 (image)
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 791 lot 420 realized 800
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 795 lot 25 realized 350
PF 599932 not a genuine use, stamp with a heavy removed manuscript cancel did not originate on this cover
The 1849-50 Cincinnati City Directory lists a John R. Davis & Son as a seller of shoes and boots. The son is separately listed as John H. Davis. There is also a listing for S. Davis Jr. & Co., pork and beef packers and curer or hams.
