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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 25, 1849 |
| From City | Clarksville |
| From State | TN |
| To City | Lebanon |
| To State | TN |
| Addressee | H. H. Simmons |
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| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Notes
5c Red Brown (1). Large margins to in at top incl. part of adjoining stamp at bottom, cancelled by ms. "X", light strike of Clarksville Tenn. circular datestamp on folded letter datelined Clarksville June 24th 1849 from Cave Johnson to Lebanon Tenn., expertly restored along file folds, otherwise Fine, the only recorded usage from Clarksville, this was sent by the former Postmaster General Cave Johnson, who was in office when the 1847 Issue was released, he left office only about three months prior to sending this letter
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 874 Lot 21 realized 575 (image)
Alexander listed as 6/25/49
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 690 lot 104 realized 375
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 874 Lot 21 realized 575 (image)
Alexander listed as 6/25/49
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 690 lot 104 realized 375
