Lot 338
1799 (Sep. 9) New Orleans, Spanish Louisiana to St. Croix, folded cover enclosing printed official American Consulate document, and bearing bold strike in bright red of "Nueva Orleans" in wreath handstamp, addressed "Registry of the Frigate America Planter, that in charge of its Captain Mr. Joseph Huson is being dispatched from this port of New Orleans to the Danish Island of Saint Croix, in which it is to be presented to the respective authorities. Paid by the Postmaster Carlos Perez. Given on September 9, 1799", original enclosure signed by vice-consul and impressed with the "American Consulate New Orleans" official seal; some minor ink erosion, Very Fine.
Estimate 10,000 - 15,000
A FINE STRIKE OF THE RARE "NUEVA ORLEANS" POSTMARK IN RED.
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