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| Scott Number | 09X1a |
|---|---|
| Date | March 14, 1846 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | M. R. Hope |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| No. of Stamps | 1 |
| Plate Position | |
| Initials | AC M |
| Others | Handstamp R |
Notes
Lot 1312 New York, N.Y., 1846, 5¢ black on bluish, signed "ACM", "AC" connected, margins to in, tied by blue manuscript and file fold crease on blue 1846 folded letter to Philadelphia Pa., red "New-York '5 cts' 14 Mar" cds and matching sharp "Paid" in arc handstamp, Philadelphia large blue "R" registered handstamp, Very Fine appearance.
Scott Nos. 9X1a Estimate $500 - 750.
The Philadelphia "R" handstamp is occasionally seen on 5¢ and 10¢ 1847 Issue covers, but it is rare on 1845 New York Provisional covers, with fewer than five known.
Schuyler J Rumsey sale 108 unsold
Letter addressed to Reverend Matthew R. Hope, corresponding secretary of the Presbyterian Board of Education at 29 Samson Street in Philadelphia (1846 McElroy).
Scott Nos. 9X1a Estimate $500 - 750.
The Philadelphia "R" handstamp is occasionally seen on 5¢ and 10¢ 1847 Issue covers, but it is rare on 1845 New York Provisional covers, with fewer than five known.
Schuyler J Rumsey sale 108 unsold
Letter addressed to Reverend Matthew R. Hope, corresponding secretary of the Presbyterian Board of Education at 29 Samson Street in Philadelphia (1846 McElroy).
