Sale 1230 U.S. and Hawaii Stamps and Postal History

PENNY POST/PAID. Red two-line handstamp in caps (Ty. PP2) on Apr. 3, 1845 blue folded letter to New York City, red "Forwarded by Hale & Co. from Boston" oval handstamp (Ty. F4), Very Fine strike and rare, this handstamp, which was used only in Boston, indicated that local delivery was prepaid, Gutman records only seven examples (Image Magnifier)