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Magnolia FlA / April* 8. two-line postmark with "Free, E. Simms, P.M." free frank on 1834 folded letter to La Prarie, Lower Canada, red "Montreal, Apr 28" cds and "4½" pence due rating, red "La Prarie, "Apl 28" rimless postmark with manuscript date and matching "forwd." rating at lower left; stain spot at top, otherwise Very Fine, one of only two recorded free frank usages with this Magnolia postmark., ex-Meroni. Estimate $400 - 600.