Lot 324
1797 (Dec. 6) Knoxville Tenn. to New York N.Y., folded cover endorsed "p post", bearing manuscript "Knoxville 6 Dec 97" postmark and matching "25 Cts" rating, docketed "Recd Jany 6th", the trip to New York took 32 days, Fine to Very Fine, the 25 cent rate for over 450 miles.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
ONE OF THE EARLIEST RECORDED TENNESSEE STATEHOOD COVERS.
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| Realized $725 |
