Lot 2009
Bellville Fa / Jun 20, manuscript postmark on 1852 folded letter to the register in Tallahassee, Fla., manuscript "paid 3" rating for up to 3000 miles, letter enclosed payment for land registration, Very Fine.
Estimate 500 - 750
THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE BELLVILLE MANUSCRIPT TYPE II POSTMARK.
The Bellville post office was established as Benton in 1841 but changed to Bellville on Dec 23, 1847 in honor of its first settler and postmaster, James S. Bell.
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