Lot
573 
York, Pa./Oct. 8. Full sharp strike of fancy red female allegory postmark on 1827 folded letter to Columbia, Pa., manuscript "12" rate; light toning along file folds, Very Fine and choice, a lovely strike of this intricate & detailed fancy postmark. Estimate $500 - 750.
This pictorial postmark is considered to be the very first commemorative handstamp in the United States depicting "Lady Liberty".
Realized: $475