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| Scott Number | 6LB5 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 28, 1843 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Saratoga Springs |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Thos. J. Marvin |
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| No. of Stamps | 1 |
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Notes
3c black on blue green glazed paper
CDS New York FEB 28
Robert A. Siegel sale 791 lot 203 realized 300 notes cover rated 18 3/4 cents postage to Saratoga Springs for this letter from real estate broker James N. Wells. Also notes stamp was lifted and pressed to remove crease.
Robert A. Siegel sale 1272 lot 3102 realized 250 (image)
Illustrated in The Chronicle of the U. S. Classic Postal Issues, Vol. 40 No. 3 (Whole No. 139) p. 176 as Figure 6 in an article by Robert B. Meyersburg.
Thomas J Marvin (June 26, 1803 – Dec 29, 1852) was a graduate of Union College, lawyer, Justice of the Peace, member of the State Assembly, and judge of the Common Court. He also founded a bank and a fire insurance company, becoming the secretary and holding that position until his death. He was also a village trustee, president of the board, and town assessor.
James N. Wells is listed as builder on 9th Ave north of 21st Street. (1843 Doggett’s)
CDS New York FEB 28
Robert A. Siegel sale 791 lot 203 realized 300 notes cover rated 18 3/4 cents postage to Saratoga Springs for this letter from real estate broker James N. Wells. Also notes stamp was lifted and pressed to remove crease.
Robert A. Siegel sale 1272 lot 3102 realized 250 (image)
Illustrated in The Chronicle of the U. S. Classic Postal Issues, Vol. 40 No. 3 (Whole No. 139) p. 176 as Figure 6 in an article by Robert B. Meyersburg.
Thomas J Marvin (June 26, 1803 – Dec 29, 1852) was a graduate of Union College, lawyer, Justice of the Peace, member of the State Assembly, and judge of the Common Court. He also founded a bank and a fire insurance company, becoming the secretary and holding that position until his death. He was also a village trustee, president of the board, and town assessor.
James N. Wells is listed as builder on 9th Ave north of 21st Street. (1843 Doggett’s)
