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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | August xx, 1849 |
| From City | Unknown |
| From State | Unknown |
| To City | Liverpool |
| To State | England |
| Addressee | Wm. Porter |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 589193 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 2 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
This cover to Liverpool from an unknown origin was placed on the American packet Hermann leaving New York on Aug 20 arriving in Southampton on Sept 3rd. The 1 shilling due marking was applied indicating that 1 shilling (24 cents) would be collected from the recipient. The letter arrived in Liverpool on September 4th.
The New York Exchange Office debited Britain 21 cents, 5 cents inland postage [;us 16 cents ship rate, indicated by the black ˜21'. The two 5 cent stamps were not recognized as payment since partial payment was not allowed.
The 21 debt marking was only used in New York from April to December 1848.
Gordon Eubanks exhibit
Alexander listed as 9/4/49 from unknown origin
Robert A. Siegel sale 1260 (2022 Rarities) lot 22 realized 1200 (image)
Robert G. Kaufmann sale 62 (Patrick Henry Collection) lot 309 dates this cover as Aug 1849
PF 589193 - genuine use
The mailing date should probably be 8/xx/49. The markings enlarged below cannot be clearly read.
Oval marking with either a ˜16' or ˜18' may refer to the ship rate (16 cents) or the mailing date.
The New York Exchange Office debited Britain 21 cents, 5 cents inland postage [;us 16 cents ship rate, indicated by the black ˜21'. The two 5 cent stamps were not recognized as payment since partial payment was not allowed.
The 21 debt marking was only used in New York from April to December 1848.
Gordon Eubanks exhibit
Alexander listed as 9/4/49 from unknown origin
Robert A. Siegel sale 1260 (2022 Rarities) lot 22 realized 1200 (image)
Robert G. Kaufmann sale 62 (Patrick Henry Collection) lot 309 dates this cover as Aug 1849
PF 589193 - genuine use
The mailing date should probably be 8/xx/49. The markings enlarged below cannot be clearly read.
Oval marking with either a ˜16' or ˜18' may refer to the ship rate (16 cents) or the mailing date.
