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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 20, 1850 |
| From City | Washington RR |
| From State | RR |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | William D. Lewis |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 92477 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
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1, 5c Brown, full right sheet-margin single, with huge even margins on the other three sides, strong color and clear impression, tied by ms. "X" to fresh 1850 folded letter to Philadelphia, mostly clear blue "Washington Railroad/Ap 20" postmark alongside, the letter datelined at the Browns Hotel with interesting contents reading in part ÃI have now been at this Hotel about six weeks, and wish to leave it...I am being urged by the Landlord to settle my account, and I have not five dollars in my possession towards the amount - my Salary in the P.O. Dep't depends on Congress making an appropriation..."Ã, some splits, Very Fine and rare; 1980 P.F. certificate; ex-Sampson, Wyer and Craveri.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262, Lot 362 realized $2300
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 820 lot 440 realized 4250
Alexander listed as 4/20/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 452 lot 100 realized 260
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 569 lot 344 realized 950
Christie's sale 7180 Oct 25-26, 1990 lot 818 realized 660
PF 92477 #1, genuine use on cover
William D. Lewis, a prominent Philadelphia banker and merchant, and collector of customs for Philadelphia, also was secretary to Henry Clay on an important mission to Russia.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262, Lot 362 realized $2300
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 820 lot 440 realized 4250
Alexander listed as 4/20/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 452 lot 100 realized 260
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 569 lot 344 realized 950
Christie's sale 7180 Oct 25-26, 1990 lot 818 realized 660
PF 92477 #1, genuine use on cover
William D. Lewis, a prominent Philadelphia banker and merchant, and collector of customs for Philadelphia, also was secretary to Henry Clay on an important mission to Russia.
