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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 14, 1850 |
| From City | Rogersville |
| From State | TN |
| To City | Princeton |
| To State | NJ |
| Addressee | John Michael |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 505860 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
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10c Black (2). Three large margins, just in at bottom, unusual plate scratches at bottom right from reworking of the plate, cancelled by penstrokes, red "Rogersville Te. Jun. 14" circular datestamp, on 1850 folded letter to Princeton N.J., stamp with small toned spots, otherwise Fine, the only recorded usage of the 1847 Issue from Rogersville, with 1984 P.F. certificate
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 874 Lot 22 realized 1150 (image)
Alexander listed as 6/14/50
PF 505860
2 1847 10¢ black
PEN CANCELED SINGLE, ON 1850 FOLDED LETTER TO PRINCETON NJ WITH RED "ROGERSVILLE TE JUN 14" PMK AND MS "(PAID)".
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE USAGE, THE STAMP WITH TONING SPOTS AT RIGHT
Letter to John Maclean Jr. (1800-1886), was an American Presbyterian clergyman and educator who served as the tenth President of Princeton University, then known as the College of New Jersey. At age 23, he became full professor of mathematics at the university. Six years later, he became university vice president. During this time, he also left mathematics and became professor of ancient languages. Maclean was one of the chief architects of the state's public education system.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 874 Lot 22 realized 1150 (image)
Alexander listed as 6/14/50
PF 505860
2 1847 10¢ black
PEN CANCELED SINGLE, ON 1850 FOLDED LETTER TO PRINCETON NJ WITH RED "ROGERSVILLE TE JUN 14" PMK AND MS "(PAID)".
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE USAGE, THE STAMP WITH TONING SPOTS AT RIGHT
Letter to John Maclean Jr. (1800-1886), was an American Presbyterian clergyman and educator who served as the tenth President of Princeton University, then known as the College of New Jersey. At age 23, he became full professor of mathematics at the university. Six years later, he became university vice president. During this time, he also left mathematics and became professor of ancient languages. Maclean was one of the chief architects of the state's public education system.
