Lot 325
1797 (Dec. 20) Northampton Ms. to Hartford Ct., datelined folded letter bearing "NORTHAMPTON" straightline postmark with manuscript "Dec 20 1797" date and "Free" rating, postmaster free frank; some separation, Fine.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE NORTHAMPTON STRAIGHTLINE POSTMARK.
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