Lot 1831
Albuquerque. N.M./ Nov. 2d, boldly written manuscript postmark on blue envelope to Columbus, O. with 3¢ rose red (11), large margins to just clear at TL, cancelled by matching manuscript "X", endorsed "Via San Antonio Texas" at lower left, 1854 docketing; stamp with scissors cut in left margin, still choice, pristine and Extremely Fine.
Estimate 500 - 750
Provenance: Jarrett, Shipley
Five or less examples exist of the manuscript postmark. This is dated only a few months after the opening of the San Antonio-Santa Fe route (Apr. 24, 1854). Notes by Sheldon Dike accompany the cover.
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