Lot 282
1842 (May 22) to Blanford, Mass., large folded letter addressed to a postmaster partially free, red "Cleveland O. May 22" (type C1) c.d.s. with matching "Free" handstamp, marked "1¼oz" with "½ oz" marked free and "excess 75" for three times the 25¢ rate, edge faults, Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400
Until March 3, 1845, under the 1825 act any mail to or from postmasters, not exceeding one-half ounce was free. The excess amount was charged. The right was restored in 1847 for small offices. Free personal mail was abolished July 1, 1863.
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