Sale 1230 — U.S. and Hawaii Stamps and Postal History
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 15-18 December, 2020
Category — Spanish Louisiana, Territorial, Alaska
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1030
(Mississippi Territory) "Chickasaw Nation June 20th, 1805". Manuscript postmark, "25" cents rate and "Chickasaw Bluffs" notation on folded letter to the postmaster of Detroit, datelined "Fort Pickering Chickasaw Bluffs June 8? 1805," interesting content including "I am here alone in a dreary wilderness, savage country", though he adds that "the situation of the garrison is pleasant.", overall dampstaining, Very Fine appearing and scarce Mississippi Territory use, very few covers are known during this time period
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E. 1,000-1,500
1,700