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[Mormon] Camp Floyd U.T., February 14, homemade fancy postmark on blue Valentine's Day cover to Mrs. Major F. J. Porter in New York City, pencil "Feb. 14. 1859" docketing at left, "63" numbering at top left; light wax seal abrasion at center, Fine. Estimate $300 - 400.
THIS IS THE EARLIEST RECORDED DATE OF USE FOR THIS HOMEMADE POSTMARK.
This new handmade townmark for Camp Floyd was made in early 1859. According to the numbering system, during the previous two months and 11 days, Major Porter had written his wife 11 letters.
Realized: $200