Americana Stamps

Lot #: 3078

MAIL ROUTE marking, 1828 Folded Letter to Providence, 18 3/4 c Rate

Clear Strike of Semi-Circle "MAIL ROUTE"

Red semi-circle "MAIL ROUTE" handstamp on folded printed prices current for perfumery and soaps, datelined March 12, 1828, to Providence R.I. Manuscript "18¾" rate, light vertical file fold and some slight overall soiling, Very Fine strike of this scarce marking used at Providence R.I. on incoming ship mail.

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Category: US Stampless, Mail Route Anomaly
Provenance: Ex David W. Gorham