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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 6, 1850 |
| From City | Fredericksburgh |
| From State | VA |
| To City | Halifax |
| To State | NS |
| Addressee | S. A. White & Co. |
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| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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1847, 5¢ red brown (1), large to enormous margins, tied by red nine bar rimless grid, on 1850 (July) folded lettersheet from Fredericksburg to Halifax, Nova Scotia "pr Niagara", manuscript "4½" pence due, backstamped "Ud. States Halifax Jy 12 1850" c.d.s., docketing in two different places denotes town of origin, pressed out filing crease (a little worn), Very Fine.
Estimate $750-1,000
Provenance: Sampson.
One of the four usages from Fredericksburg, this one is unlisted in Alexander.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 343 realized 1000
Alexander listed as 7/6/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 204 lot 103 realized 75
Asbrook Black binder 5, page 123 posted on the USPCS website
Pen memo on back reads Fredericksburg July 6, 1850 David Phillips & Son
S. A. White & Co., deal more extensively in flour and corn meal than any other firm in Halifax, and it is in this capacity — as a flour merchant — that Mr. White is particularly noted. The firm of S. A. While & Co., was formed about thirtv years ago, bv Dr. Avery and Mr. White, — uncle and nephew, — the latter being from the outset sole manager, and ten years ago Dr. Avery retired and Mr. White became sole proprietor. They occupy the extensive premises in Upper Water Street
(Halifas and its Business, 1870)
Estimate $750-1,000
Provenance: Sampson.
One of the four usages from Fredericksburg, this one is unlisted in Alexander.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 343 realized 1000
Alexander listed as 7/6/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 204 lot 103 realized 75
Asbrook Black binder 5, page 123 posted on the USPCS website
Pen memo on back reads Fredericksburg July 6, 1850 David Phillips & Son
S. A. White & Co., deal more extensively in flour and corn meal than any other firm in Halifax, and it is in this capacity — as a flour merchant — that Mr. White is particularly noted. The firm of S. A. While & Co., was formed about thirtv years ago, bv Dr. Avery and Mr. White, — uncle and nephew, — the latter being from the outset sole manager, and ten years ago Dr. Avery retired and Mr. White became sole proprietor. They occupy the extensive premises in Upper Water Street
(Halifas and its Business, 1870)
