
Lot
161
St. Augustine, Flt./Oct. 12. Cds (type XIV) on 1847 folded letter to East Harwick, Mass., "By Express Mail" senders endorsement at lower left, rated "25" and apparently after noticed the senders endorsement and re-rated "75" with "Express Mail" reiterated at top; some cover toning and light edge wear, F.-V.F., the only recorded example of an express mail usage from St. Augustine, ex Rice; with signed S. Ashbrook comment card. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $1,200