Lot 1050
1798, First Federal Issue, 25¢ New York, clear strong strike on printed public notary form document dated July 1, 1799, document later folded and posted by mail with "Prov., R.I. Jul 27" cds and matching straight line "Free" handstamp, addressed tot he Postmaster at South Kingston, R.I., Very Fine, believe to be the only stamp document the has been reported to be mailed as a stampless letter.Scott Nos. RM152 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $325