Lot 176
Tampa Bay, Fa./May 14, 1834. Manuscript postmark (type II) and "37½" rate on 1834 folded letter to Governor Duval in Tallahassee, election return endorsement at top, Very Fine, one of five known manuscript territorial postmarks from the Tampa Bay post office shortly before discontinuance in September of 1834 when the name changed to Tampa.Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $1,000