Lot 1287
[Florida Territory] 1822 (Jul. 1) Pensacola, Fl. to Washington, D.C., datelined folded letter with sharp "Pensacola, Jul 1" two-line postmark and red manuscript "Free" rating, free franked by "Tho. Wright, Paymaster"; toned file fold and magenta docketing, Fine use with a crisp strike. Estimate $500 - 750
ONE OF ONLY FOUR RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE PENSACOLA TYPE IIIB TERRITORIAL POSTMARKS.
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Realized $650 |