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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 29, 1849 |
| From City | US Express New York |
| From State | RR |
| To City | Boston |
| To State | MA |
| Addressee | Mason & Lawrence |
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| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Notes
Lot 2260 1, 1847 5c Red brown, intermediate impression with three large margins, just into frameline at bottom, manuscript "X" but tied by extraneous ink, red "U.S. Express Mail N. York N.Y. Dec 29" datestamp, contents datelined December 28, 1848, vertical file-fold well away from stamp, very fine and attractive, USPCS census #13181
H R Harmer sale 3048 realized 210
Alexander listed as 12/29/49
Letter endorsed W. C. Langley Decbr 29 on reverse.
The 1847 edition of Doggett's lists William C. Langley & Co as a commission merchant at 25 Broad Street in NYC.
H R Harmer sale 3048 realized 210
Alexander listed as 12/29/49
Letter endorsed W. C. Langley Decbr 29 on reverse.
The 1847 edition of Doggett's lists William C. Langley & Co as a commission merchant at 25 Broad Street in NYC.

