Sale 1230 — U.S. and Hawaii Stamps and Postal History
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 15-18 December, 2020
Category — The Sandford N. Arnold Collection of Early Texas Postal History
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1056
"Sabine Town 19 April 1840". Manuscript postmark and "free" on top flap of 1840 folded cover to Zavallas Tex., originated with blue "Fort Jesup La. Apr. 17" circular datestamp with day in manuscript, matching "PAID" handstamp and "6" manuscript rate, some soiling, otherwise Fine, Fort Jesup was built by Zachary Taylor in anticipation of trouble with Mexico and was the main artery for private mail, this was carried by coastal steamer to Sabine Town
E. 500-750
275