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Sale 79: The George J. Kramer Collection of Western Trails and Routes

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Western Towns - Iowa

Lot 3058    

Iowa City, Iowa, May 1, sharp strike of blue cds with manuscript "Free" rating on 1843 folded letter to Moses Eastman Postmaster at Salisbury N.H., Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

In 1839, Iowa City was selected as the capital of the Territory of Iowa. The legislature met for the first time in 1841 and held its sessions in Iowa City until 1857, when Des Moines became the capital.

Realized: $90

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