Lot 292
1853 (c.) Mount Pleasant, Ohio to Cleveland, forwarded to Pittsburgh, Pa., attractive embossed ladies envelope bearing 1851 3¢ dull red (11) large margins just touching at bottom right, deep color, tied by red crayon, red "Mount Pleasant Apr 30" origin c.d.s., received and forwarded with black "Cleveland. May 5" (type C2) c.d.s. and matching "Forwarded" straightline handstamp, exceptionally scarce red vertical "5" rating handstamp, slight edge wear, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate 200 - 300
Provenance: Alexander
Until April 1, 1855, the forwarding fee was 5¢ the unpaid rate for under 3,000 miles. After April 1, 1855 prepayment was mandatory and the unpaid rates were withdrawn. the forwarding fee became 3¢ the same as the rate on pre-paid mail.
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| Realized $210 |
