Lot 1961
Newnansville / Fa Feby 14, blue manuscript postmark on 1842 folded letter to Phil., Pa., red manuscript "25" rating for over 400 miles, writer is a slave owner urging his mother to stop obtaining signers to abolition petitions; light water staining at bottom, Fine with interesting content, the latest of only four manuscript postmarks in blue. Estimate 200 - 300
The Newnansville post office was established on May 1, 1837.
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Realized $525 |