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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 1850 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Boston |
| To State | MA |
| Addressee | Benj F. Brooks |
| Cert Author | |
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| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Notes
Lot 1629 United States (1) 5¢ 1847 issue franked on most of a folded letter. Tied with a red grid New York cancel (March 1850). Cover has a couple vertical folds one very pronounced not involving the stamp. Stamp is better than average, faded, tight margins all around.
Rasdale sale 435 realized 120
Not listed in Alexander
CDS is dated MAY 24 (1850).
Letter addressed to Benj F. Brooks, Brazer’s Buildings, State Street, Boston, Mass. Benjamin F. Brooks is listed in the 1850 Adams’ Boston City Directory as a counsellor at 27 State Street. It also lists Brazer’s Building at 27 State Street.
Rasdale sale 435 realized 120
Not listed in Alexander
CDS is dated MAY 24 (1850).
Letter addressed to Benj F. Brooks, Brazer’s Buildings, State Street, Boston, Mass. Benjamin F. Brooks is listed in the 1850 Adams’ Boston City Directory as a counsellor at 27 State Street. It also lists Brazer’s Building at 27 State Street.
