Southbridge. Full clear straight line townmark with manuscript date alongside, on 1830 folded letter to Providence, R.I., grenish blue straight line "Free" handstamp and "L. Ammidonen P.M." free frank signature below; small sealed cover tear at top, otherwise Very Fine, the ASCC listing example. Estimate $150 - 200. $0 (Image)
Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00
Closed..Dec-06-2010, 23:59:00 EST
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Southbridge. (MAS).
Sale No: 39
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Southbridge. (MAS). Fancy circular date stamp with three-sided lower half, on two folded letters; 1832 in red to High Falls, N.Y. with manuscript "18¾" rate, and 1838 discernable strike in blue with matching "Paid" straight line and manuscript "10" rate; some cover toning, F.-V.F. overall, the red postmark is the listing example in the ASCC & the blue is reported to be the only known example in this color. Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)