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

PENNY POST/PAID. Red two-line handstamp in caps (Ty. PP2) on folded letter from Boston to Springfield Mass., May 2, 1845 docketing on flap, red "PAID" straightline (Ty. P4), trifle heavy file fold does not pass through any markings, small tear at top, Very Fine strike of the rare "PENNY POST/PAID" handstamp, which was used only in Boston and indicated that local delivery was prepaid, Gutman records only seven examples (Image Magnifier)