(Orleans Territory - Pre-Territorial Period) N*Orleans*Feb 27. Bold strike of straightline with manuscript "25" rating on datelined folded cover to Philadelphia Pa., Very Fine and choice. ASCC $2,000.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.

THE EARLIEST PRE-TERRITORIAL PERIOD COVER RECORDED.

The Territorial Governor appointed Beverly Chew the New Orleans postmaster pro tempore on Feb 4th, 1804. This would presumably be the earliest possible date a cover might show a "New Orleans" cancel and be rated using the United States rate schedule. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500