Lot 273
1815 (Aug. 11) to Danbury, Ct., datelined folded letter bearing boldly struck "Cleaveland O. August 11" straightline postmark with matching "Free" handstamp, manuscript free frank endorsement "free. Z. Wildman P.M./of Danbury Con-" as traveling postmaster; folds reinforced some wear, Fine.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
THE ONLY RECORDED TYPE III STRAIGHTLINE OUTSIDE OF ARCHIVES.
Provenance: Skove
There are only seven recorded Cleveland straightlines of any type.
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