Postal History can be a surprising category in an auction, with special qualities of receiver, route, cancellation etc. adding value unpredictably. This cover did so well we are not going to disclose our published pre-sale estimate!
Lot 1209 CVR 1832 Hallowell to Batavia NY Stampless Folded Letter. Left Hallowell NOV.20 (red broken circle, manuscript dated – earliest unrecorded date), went through Kingston (NOV.23), then likely Cape Vincent. This cover bears a rare “BRIT’H POSTAGE PAID U STATES Do PAID” rate handstamp in black alongside the manuscript rates. Very fine and written-up on exhibit page. SOLD for $1,500 plus premium.