Lot 1973
Rocky Comfort F / 15 March, manuscript postmark on 1832 folded letter to Sumpterville, S.C., matching manuscript "Paid 25" for over 400 miles, lightly cleaned, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate 500 - 750
THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE ROCKY COMFORT TYPE II POSTMARK IN BLACK AVAILABLE TO COLLECTORS. THE OTHER EXAMPLE, DATED MAY 9, 1833, REPOSES IN AN ARCHIVE.
The Rocky Comfort post office existed from November 5, 1827 to April 17, 1838.
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