Lot 1236
1865 (May 23) Denver City, Col. Terr. to Cleveland, Ohio, envelope bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by blue Denver duplex, upon receipt oval "Have Your Letters Directed to your Street Number" h.s. and "Jun 13" advertised backstamp; reduced slightly at right, Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300
Free city delivery was instituted by the post office on July 1, 1863, and these handstamps were utilized to encourage letters to be directed to street and address for proper delivery.
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