Description: In the Summer of 1844, Hale & Company established an office at 37 South Third Street and began developing Independent Letter Mail Routes. This is a folded wrapper (actually the last page of a much longer letter that resulted in a TRIPLE Rate (3x6)) that is undated. I believe it to be 1845/46 It was delivered by Hale & Company "collect" to New York City from Philadelphia. SUPER NICE TRIPLE RATE At left is a red 34x21mm oval "FORWARDED BY HALE & CO. FROM 37 S. Third Street PHILADELPHIA." At right is a 11x12mm "18" rate marking. to the left of the "12½" - this may or may not be pertinent. Hale & Company markings are almost always only lightly-struck. Free Domestic Shipping - Not a reproduction. This is an original item. You will receive the exact item pictured. It is an original item and not a reproduction. It's completely authentic. FREE United States of America Postal Service FIRST CLASS MAIL SHIPPING to the United States. Uninsured International, including Canada, shipments are $15.00. If you purchase multiple items and let me send the invoice, I will try to adjust shipping to a reasonable incremental level. I prefer eBay's Payment System. If you wish to pay by any other means, please message me before buying at and ask permission, which will not be unreasonably withheld. When I send an invoice after you have purchased the item, please immediately remind me that you will be paying by another means.Postal insurance and/or registered mail for loss and/or damage protection will be an extra charge and offered only if specifically requested. If this concerns you, please message me in advance of your purchase. Sometimes I will require this to protect us both. All international shipments that request registered mail (insurance generally unavailable) will be charged a flat additional $18 for this service. The United States Postal Service has an excellent record with my shipments. I have been a member of the American Philatelic Society since 1978 and have been selling on eBay for over 20 years. You will need to work through Sales Tax issues with eBay if for some reason you feel you should not be automatically charged sales tax. I cannot do anything about sales tax as eBay takes it and I never see it. Thank you for taking the time to view my items and make sure to review the other items in my eBay retail store, especially in this category.
Price: 176.25 USD
Location: Richmond, Virginia
End Time: 2024-12-05T18:49:14.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Place of Origin: United States
Quality: Cover
Grade: Ungraded
Certification: Uncertified