Blackford Indiana Manuscript Stampless Known Only 1842 - 47, Became Hartford City
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:37941485 | Place of Origin: United States |
Blackford (Indiana) Mar 9 (NYD, but after July 1 1845 based on the 5 ct rate), neat manuscript cancel on folded letter (outer wrapper only without content) to clerk of Delaware County Indiana in Muncie. Blackford was the name of the town from 1840-54, when it was changed to Hartford City. The American Stampless Cover Catalog lists no known handstamps from here, and manuscripts are only listed from 1842-47. This is an uncommon Indiana stampless cover in very fine c...ondition.
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