Lot 250
1801 (Aug. 16) St. Clairsville, manuscript postmark with matching "17" on a folded letter addressed to Capt. Samuel Vance, Commander Fort Washington in Cincinnati, endorsed "Mail". Fine, an extremely rare and early use of this postmark. Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
The earliest recorded postmark from St. Clairsville is February 11, 1801 and the latest is September 15, 1802 according to the American Stampless Cover Catalog.
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Realized $800 |