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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 15, 1847 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | St. Catharines |
| To State | Canada |
| Addressee | Wm. Hamilton Merritt |
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| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 2 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Notes
Pair of Cross-Border Covers to Historic Father-Son Personalities William and Thomas Merritt (Canadian and US Niagara Falls Histories) NY to St Catharines, Canada West Each with Red NY CDS and faded Canadian CDS A Matching Pair of Covers of utmost Rarity
EBAY lot (captainandmate)
Not listed in Alexander
Canada CDS dated 8/17/1847.
Other cover in lot is 6/27/49 cover from NYC to St. Catharines addressed to Thomas R. Merritt.
William Hamilton Merritt (3 July 1793 – 5 July 1862) was an influential figure in the Niagara Peninsula of Upper Canada in early 19th century and one of the fathers of the Welland Canal.
EBAY lot (captainandmate)
Not listed in Alexander
Canada CDS dated 8/17/1847.
Other cover in lot is 6/27/49 cover from NYC to St. Catharines addressed to Thomas R. Merritt.
William Hamilton Merritt (3 July 1793 – 5 July 1862) was an influential figure in the Niagara Peninsula of Upper Canada in early 19th century and one of the fathers of the Welland Canal.
