Lot 1514
1797 (Jun. 27) Cincinnati, N.W.T to Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter bearing "Cincinnati 27th June 1797" postmark and "25" rating for over 450 miles, carried via the Ohio River route; top edge faults and separating, archival tape at left, Fine, the illustrated example in the A.S.C.C.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
THE EARLIEST REPORTED USAGE FROM THE CINCINNATI POST OFFICE.
In the letter, Joseph Carpenter mentions that, We have no book or stationary store in this city." He then offers himself to set one up with their help as soon as he can find a small office. He later did open a store and became the publisher of the "Western Spy and Hamilton Gazette", the second publication issued in Cincinnati.
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| Realized $2,300 |
