
Lot
873
"Fort Fanning, Oct -" (Florida), Type I manuscript postmark and matching "5" rating on blue folded letter datelined "Clay Landing, Oct. 2d 1851" to David Walker, Register of State Land at Tallahassee, Florida; light central fold toning, F.-V.F. and scarce postmark, The latest of only 6 recorded postmarks. Estimate $200 - 300.
Fort Fanning was an important U.S. Army post built on the Suwannee River during the Second Seminole War.
Realized: $190