Lot 290
1851 (Oct. 25) to New York, N.Y., folded money letter cover bearing red "Money Letter" oval handstamp and matching "Paid" with manuscript "9" rating, black "Cleveland O." (type C3) c.d.s., endorsed "$112.25", Very Fine and choice.
Estimate 500 - 750
The purpose of money letters was to recorded letters with valuable contents and to indicate the need for caution in delivering. They may have been forwarded separate from regular mails. Registered mail did not exist until July 1, 1855. The Cleveland money letter handstamp is recorded in red 1851 and black 1852-53. Interestingly, this cover is from the same correspondence as lot 312, which was handled by a private express company as a money letter instead of utilizing the post office.
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| Realized $850 |
