Lot
4033 
1852 (Oct. 15) Charleston S.C. to South Santee S.C., blue "Charleston S.C. 'Paid' Oct 15" cds ties 1¢ blue (9), four margins with sheet margin at bottom, deep rich color and strong impression, and 3¢ dull red (11A), margins to barely touched, on blue folded letter, Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750.
A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE PREPAID 1¢ WAY FEE.
This was apparently carried by a coastal vessel under contract to the Post Office. The postal laws and regulations authorized the prepayment of the 1¢ way fee, but this was seldom done.
Realized: $800