Lot
884 
York Pa., Oct 8, clear strike of town datestamp with name in ribbon above seated female allegorical figure and with date below, manuscript "12" rate on 1827 folded letter to Columbia Pa.; vertical file folds and slight toning, a Very Fine strike of this scarce and popular fancy stampless marking. Estimate $500 - 750.
This is the first handstamped depiction of Lady Liberty.
Realized: $525