Lot 1970
Port Leon Flo Nov 3, fine strike of rimless c.d.s. with manuscript date on 1844 legal size court house letter to Tallahassee, Fla., manuscript "25" rating for 4-times the 6¼¢ rate for under 30 miles, lower right corner repair, otherwise Fine.
Estimate 400 - 500
The Port Leon post office was established on Oct 28, 1840 and changed names to New Port on Jan 18, 1844. The docketing may be incorrect as the recorded period of usage for the type III postmark is in Mar 1, 1842 to Dec 2, 1842.
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| Realized $450 |
