RT23b R. & G.A. Wright Perfume Stamp, Philadelphia

$40.00

R. & G. A. Wright, a partnership established about 1845 between Richard and George A. Wright, was a premier Philadelphia perfume manufacturer. The business was noted in the mid-19th century as the largest manufactory of its kind in the United States, England, and France. The Wright partnership relocated to 624 Chestnut Street about 1860. The business operated as R. & G. A. Wright until circa 1878.

Additional information

Catalog Number

RT23b

Condition

Used VF, light hinge thin

Denomination

2c

Paper

Silk

Number Issued

125,001

Issued

First issued July 18666. Last issued prior to Oct. 1, 1880

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black W handstamp

Catalog Value

25.00

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