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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | September 5, 1850 |
| From City | Providence |
| From State | RI |
| To City | Salem |
| To State | MA |
| Addressee | Michl. Shepard |
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| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Lot 389 5c Red Brown (I). Large to huge margins including L. sheet margin, tied by red grids on 1850 folded letter with matching "Providence R.I. Sep. 5" cds, ironed-out file crease thru stamp, Very Fine appearance (Photo) 500.00
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 771 realized 200
Alexander listed as 9/5/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 204 lot 90 realized 42.50
Robert A Siegel Auction Galleries Inc., sale 1109 lot 330 realized 450
Michael Shepard (1786-1856) was a ship owner involved in trade with East Africa (1835-1855) in ivory, copal, textiles and cloves. The business was taken over by his son, Michael Webb Sheppard, after his death.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 771 realized 200
Alexander listed as 9/5/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 204 lot 90 realized 42.50
Robert A Siegel Auction Galleries Inc., sale 1109 lot 330 realized 450
Michael Shepard (1786-1856) was a ship owner involved in trade with East Africa (1835-1855) in ivory, copal, textiles and cloves. The business was taken over by his son, Michael Webb Sheppard, after his death.

