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

Hale & Co., 5c Blue, Street Address Omitted (75L5). Die cut, manuscript cancel, used on Dec. 7, 1844 folded letter from Boston to Belfast Me., manuscript "PPPd 1025" (Penny Post Paid) marking, the meaning of the "1025" is not known but could refer to a Hale box number, split along a toned file fold in need of a restorer's tender care, otherwise Fine, this is a very rare cover that would be estimated 2-3 times higher without the split file fold (Image Magnifier)