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| Scott Number | 09x1 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 18, 1845 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | John M. Read |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| No. of Stamps | 1 |
| Plate Position | |
| Initials | ACM |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 1188 New York, NY 5c Black (9X1), margins ample to large, tied by ms. cancel and red New York 5 cts,, matching arc PAID, on blue folded letter to Philadelphia, tape stains on flap side only, otherwise fresh and very fine, Scott retail $450. Est. 250-350
Christie’s sale 7308 Sept 11-12, 1991 realized 650
Robert A. Siegel sale 1300 lot 2509 realized 225 dates the letter to 1845 (image)
John M. Read is listed as an attorney at 85 S 6th Street in the 1846 edition of McElroy’s Philadelphia city directory.
Christie’s sale 7308 Sept 11-12, 1991 realized 650
Robert A. Siegel sale 1300 lot 2509 realized 225 dates the letter to 1845 (image)
John M. Read is listed as an attorney at 85 S 6th Street in the 1846 edition of McElroy’s Philadelphia city directory.
