
Lot
1040
St. Augustine, 5 Feby 1822, type II straightline postmark with manuscript date on folded letter to Tunkhannook, Pa., manuscript "Via Philada" endorsement & "25" rate, Extremely Fine and choice; one of the finest of only four recorded examples of this rare postmark used during the American Military Government period. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
This has an interesting letter regarding trip to Florida ("… saw an Indian Wigwam"), plus vegetation & living conditions in Florida.
Realized: $900