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Sale 120


Lot 1181



U.S. Postal History Groupings, Olmstead Correspondence, couple hundred addressed to Hawley Olmstead in New Haven, Conn, mostly from the North East, #1 on cover, many with #26, 65 usages, few #10-11's, 25's, incl. some better towns incl. Suspension Bridge, "Danbury & Norwalk R. R.", couple Civil War related incl. "U.S. Christian Commission", few stationery usages, auxiliary markings, typical condition, inspect. Correspondence of Hawley Olmstead (1793 to 1868) politician and educator.
Estimate $400-600.

 
Realized $748



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