Lot
2300 
"Athens, Ill. Aug.29", complete oval with manuscript "Forwarded" around postmark used as a forwarder with matching "5" rate on missent cover to Athens, Ill, franked with 1851 3¢ Dull Red (minor soiling) tied by "St, Louis, Mo, Aug, 23" cds of origin, Very Fine and attractive, this is one of the earliest types of oval postmarks and is pictured in Alexander and Chase's pencil notations on reverse.Scott No. 11 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $210