1852 (Oct. 15) Charleston S.C. to South Santee S.C., blue "Charleston S.C. 'Paid' Oct 15" cds ties 1¢ blue (9), four margins with sheet margin at bottom, deep rich color and strong impression, and 3¢ dull red (11A), margins to barely touched, on blue folded letter, Very Fine. Estimate  $500 - 750. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE PREPAID 1¢ WAY FEE. This was apparently carried by a coastal vessel under contract to the Post Office. The postal laws and regulations authorized the prepayment of the 1¢ way fee, but this was seldom done. $0 (Image)