Description: Up for auction is a beautiful "Via Nicaragua / Ahead of the Mails" cover sent to ?Morton McMichael? and ?Emily McMichael?. Morton McMichael was a prominent figure in 19th-century Philadelphia. He served as Mayor of Philadelphia from 1866 to 1869. Emily McMichael was his daughter. He also had a son ?Morton McMichael Jr.? "Via Nicaragua / Ahead of the Mails.", framed handstamp on orange envelope to Philadelphia, Pa. bearing twin 1851 3ยข dull red (11A), tied by "New-York " c.d.s. Given Morton McMichael's position as mayor and his influence in Philadelphia during the late 19th century, correspondence addressed to him and his family is of particular historical interest. The fact that this postal cover is addressed to him and Emily McMichael adds a personal dimension to its historical significance. Priced to sell.
Price: 660 USD
Location: Ankara
End Time: 2024-11-12T06:29:11.000Z
Shipping Cost: 15 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Year of Issue: 1891-1900
Place of Origin: United States
Quality: Used
State: New York
Country/Region of Manufacture: Nicaragua
Cancellation Type: Handstamped
Certification: Uncertified
