Lot
4172 
Houston, Texas Republic to Petersburg Va. via New Orleans, folded cover with red "Houston Texas Feb. 2nd" cds with date in manuscript, matching red framed "Paid" handstamp and manuscript "15" rate, entered U.S. mails with "New Orleans La. Feb. 9" cds and matching "Ship" and "12" rating handstamps; minor edge wear, Very Fine, A scarce usage from the Republic of Texas to the United States. Estimate $750 - 1,000.