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(Orleans Territory - Pre-Territorial Period) N*Orleans*Feb 27, bold strike of straightline with manuscript "25" rating on datelined folded cover to Philadelphia Pa., Very Fine and choice. ASCC $2,000. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
THE EARLIEST PRE-TERRITORIAL PERIOD COVER RECORDED.
The Territorial Governor appointed Beverly Chew the New Orleans postmaster pro tempore on Feb 4th, 1804. This would presumably be the earliest possible date a cover might show a "New Orleans" cancel and be rated using the United States rate schedule.
Realized: $3,250