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Sale 55: United States Postal History

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Westward Expansion - Louisiana Purchase

Lot 69    

[Louisiana Purchase] N Orleans * June 16, well-struck straightline datestamp with manuscript "25" rate crossed out and with manuscript "Public Service, Jos. Taylor, asst. my. agent" on 1804 folded cover to "Military Agent, Philadelphia", contents discuss receipt of supplies (iron pots); some slight toning, Fine, ex-Henry Mayer.
Estimate    $1,000 - 1,500.

A RARE EXAMPLE OF THIS NEW ORLEANS PRE-TERRITORIAL POSTMARK.

This was sent during the brief pre-territorial period, which existed from Dec. 20, 1803, to Sep. 30, 1804, before being incorporated as the District of Louisiana (to the north) and Orleans Territory (to the south) on Oct. 1, 1804.

Realized: $1,400

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