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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 17, 1850 |
| From City | Philadelphia |
| From State | PA |
| To City | Columbia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | Saml. Shock |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Scott #1, left sheet margin just touching in lower right corner (bottom and side), tied by blue cancel on Dec xx cover from Philadelphia to Columbia Pa.
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 837 lot 4222 Postal History group lot (cover image)
Not listed in Alexander
An enlarged view of the stamp shows a double Philadelphia cancel with a 17 centered on Franklin’s mouth and nose. The cds to the right shows the C in DEC. The mailing date was 12/17/50.
Letter datelined Phila, Dec 17, 1850 and signed Chs. E. d’Invillier. The 1850 edition of McElroy’s lists Charles E. D’Invillier as an exchange broker at 11 South 3rd Street in Philadelphia. (letter image - EBAY lot, Dr. Who Stamps)
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 837 lot 4222 Postal History group lot (cover image)
Not listed in Alexander
An enlarged view of the stamp shows a double Philadelphia cancel with a 17 centered on Franklin’s mouth and nose. The cds to the right shows the C in DEC. The mailing date was 12/17/50.
Letter datelined Phila, Dec 17, 1850 and signed Chs. E. d’Invillier. The 1850 edition of McElroy’s lists Charles E. D’Invillier as an exchange broker at 11 South 3rd Street in Philadelphia. (letter image - EBAY lot, Dr. Who Stamps)
