Lot
94 
Key-West, Florida/Apr. 22. Red oval date stamp (type III) on cover to West Tisbury, Mass., matching straight line "Paid" and "40" rate handstamps for letter weighing between 1½-2 oz., 1851 pencil docketing at left, F.-V.F., this is the only recorded example of the "40" rate handstamp being used in Key West, ex McNeal; signed Ashbrook. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $145