Lot 179
(Republic) Galveston, Texas "Oct 2", oval datestamp with red manuscript date as forwarding postmark with matching "SHIP" handstamp with red ms. "43¼" rating on circa 1840 folded cover entering mails with "Bowl. Gr. K. Sep 1" cds and "Paid 25" rating to Col. Ira R. Lewis, Matagorda, Texas, endorsed "Care of the Texas Post Office Agency, New Orleans" at bottom left, reverse with partly clear strike of WM. BRYAN, AGENT OF THE TEXIAN POST OFFICE DT., NEW ORLEANS double oval over backflaps; file fold wear, fresh and F.-V.F., illustrated in Postal Markings, ex-Camina.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $150