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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 13, 1851 |
| From City | Roswell |
| From State | GA |
| To City | Darien |
| To State | Ga |
| Addressee | Mrs. George H. Camp |
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| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 2 |
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Lot 1334 1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), two singles, one with left sheet margin (position 41R1 with type D double transfer), the other with two margins; tied together by red grids on envelope to Darien, Geo., postmarked matching 13 Feb Roswell circular datestamp; mild foxing affecting the stamps slightly, Fine, not recorded in the Alexander Census.
Estimate $2,500 - 3,500
There are no double-rate 10¢ covers among the eight 10¢ Roswell covers listed in the Alexander Census, and only one in all of Georgia, that being to Massachusetts; in fact, there are no intrastate double-rate 10¢ covers listed for any of the Southern states.
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 659 realized 1534
Not listed in Alexander
Schuyler J. Rumsey Inc. sale 73 lot 1773 realized 700
Letter written by George Hull Camp (Dec 4, 1818 – Aug 26, 1907), originally from Utica NY and later relocated to Roswell, Ga. to his wife, Jane Margaret (Atwood) (Dec 3, 1826 – June 30, 1911) from Darien, Ga. They were married on April 9, 1850 making this cover an 1851 usage. George probably wrote to her while she was visiting her parents in Darien.
Estimate $2,500 - 3,500
There are no double-rate 10¢ covers among the eight 10¢ Roswell covers listed in the Alexander Census, and only one in all of Georgia, that being to Massachusetts; in fact, there are no intrastate double-rate 10¢ covers listed for any of the Southern states.
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 659 realized 1534
Not listed in Alexander
Schuyler J. Rumsey Inc. sale 73 lot 1773 realized 700
Letter written by George Hull Camp (Dec 4, 1818 – Aug 26, 1907), originally from Utica NY and later relocated to Roswell, Ga. to his wife, Jane Margaret (Atwood) (Dec 3, 1826 – June 30, 1911) from Darien, Ga. They were married on April 9, 1850 making this cover an 1851 usage. George probably wrote to her while she was visiting her parents in Darien.
