Lot
1050 
Independence, Mo., Postal History 1831-1860s, collection of 40 covers mounted on pages and loose, some early letters with interesting content including 1840 blue cds use with content on the presidential election then pitting William Henry Harrison against the incumbent Martin Van Buren referred to as the "Little Dutch Cheat"; 1846 concerning 100 barrels liquor to Sante Fe, 1850 green cds and "Paid X" rating, red cds on #10A embossed lady's cover to Washington D.C., #9 irregular block of three at prepaid 3¢ rate to Smyth Co. Va., etc., also includes Preston Roberts Jr. 25¢ "Mail Contractor" stage fare bank note illustrated with stage coach, F.-V.F. Estimate $500 - 750.
Independence was laid out in 1827 to serve as the county seat of Jackson County, created by Missouri state legislature the previous year. The Post Office was also established in 1827. For about 20 years, Independence reigned as the Gateway to the West. By 1830, it had replaced Franklin as the eastern terminus of the Sante Fe trail.
Realized: $725