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G. Carter's Despatch, Folded Letter, 1849, Written by George Carter, Proprietor of G. Carter's Despatch G. Carter's Despatch, Folded Letter, 1849, Written by George Carter, Proprietor of G. Carter's Despatch G. Carter's Despatch, Folded Letter, 1849, Written by George Carter, Proprietor of G. Carter's Despatch G. Carter's Despatch, Folded Letter, 1849, Written by George Carter, Proprietor of G. Carter's Despatch G. Carter's Despatch, Folded Letter, 1849, Written by George Carter, Proprietor of G. Carter's Despatch G. Carter's Despatch, Folded Letter, 1849, Written by George Carter, Proprietor of G. Carter's Despatch G. Carter's Despatch, Folded Letter, 1849, Written by George Carter, Proprietor of G. Carter's Despatch G. Carter's Despatch, Folded Letter, 1849, Written by George Carter, Proprietor of G. Carter's Despatch
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Lot #: 6137

G. Carter's Despatch, Folded Letter, 1849, Written by George Carter, Proprietor of G. Carter's Despatch

Illustrated in The Chronicle 90 Vol. 28, No. 2

G. Carter's Despatch. 90 N. Fifth St. Paid. Small circular handstamp, much clearer strike than usual, with blue "Philada. Pa. 5 Mar. 22" cds on 1849 folded letter from the proprietor, George Carter, with interesting content regarding accounts with the post office. Light wear and soiling along file fold, otherwise Very Fine, scarce marking.

Opening: $150
Estimate: $200 - $400
Category: Locals, G. Carter's Despatch
Certificate:
PF 317267
Provenance: Ex Vern Morris, Middendorf (Frajola 6/7/90 Lot 465), Ivy Shreve Mader Sale (12/12/90 Lot 2234), Siegel Sale 791 Lot 369, Cal Hahn (Siegel Sale 908 Lot 4821)

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