"FRYE & CO'S EXPRESS/ PORTSMOUTH, N.H." handstamp (similar to Mosher label FRYX-L25) on a piece of 1882 business correspondence (headed "Rider & Cotton/ Iron & Steel, Ship Chandlery, Hardware"), few spindle holes, Very Fine; the handstamp on a piece of business mail not contained in an envelope suggests that Frye & Co had a close connection with Rider & Cotton, possibly within their offices; ex-Pearson (Image)

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