Mendum's Family Wine Emporium, New York N.Y., 1c Blue (EP129). Stamp with deep rich color and choice positioning, case has rich olive brown color, Very Fine, a choice example of this scarce issue, George Mendum was a wine merchant and retailer of other goods, such as cigars, pickles and luxury food items, his "family emporium," located at Broadway and Cedar Street, was primarily a drinking establishment, but Mendum cleverly offered other products to justify its "family" appeal.

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