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| Scott Number | 6LB5d |
|---|---|
| Date | February 23, 18xx |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Poughkeepsee |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Henry Vanick |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 548067 |
| Fake | |
| No. of Stamps | 1 |
| Off Cover? | No |
| Other Stamps |
Notes
3c black on green glazed paper
CDS NEW YORK FEB 23
ms. 10 cents postage NYC to Poughkeepsie
Robert A. Siegel sale 830 lot 156 realized 325 dates this cover as c. 1843.
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 774 lot 3841 realized 650
The current distance between NYC and Poughkeepsie is 84 miles. It must have been slightly less in the 1840’s as this cover was rated 10 cents postage for less than 80 miles prior to July 1, 1845.
PF 548067 genuine use
Calvet Hahn dates this cover as 2/23/1843 in The Penny Post Pt 6, table II and notes Hall lot 156
Henry D. Varick (c 1811-1877) was a graduate of Union College (1831) and a lawyer in Poughkeepsie. He was Mayor of Poughkeepsie for a short time in 1856.
CDS NEW YORK FEB 23
ms. 10 cents postage NYC to Poughkeepsie
Robert A. Siegel sale 830 lot 156 realized 325 dates this cover as c. 1843.
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 774 lot 3841 realized 650
The current distance between NYC and Poughkeepsie is 84 miles. It must have been slightly less in the 1840’s as this cover was rated 10 cents postage for less than 80 miles prior to July 1, 1845.
PF 548067 genuine use
Calvet Hahn dates this cover as 2/23/1843 in The Penny Post Pt 6, table II and notes Hall lot 156
Henry D. Varick (c 1811-1877) was a graduate of Union College (1831) and a lawyer in Poughkeepsie. He was Mayor of Poughkeepsie for a short time in 1856.
