USA 1864 Folded Letter – 3c Rose Washington – Portsmouth to Bath NH

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Item Specifics

Country

United States

Condition

Cover (Postal History)

Stamp Format

Single

Year of Issue

1864

Item Description

Key Features:

Dated April 22, 1864, sent from Portsmouth, New Hampshire to Bath, NH.

Classic 3¢ Rose Washington stamp (Scott #65) with strong black circular grid cancel.

Clear circular date stamp PORTSMOUTH N.H. APR 22 1864.

Original folded letter (not separate): message written on the same sheet that folds into the envelope.

Neatly addressed to Edward Wood, Esq. in Bath, NH.

Attractive cursive script and period brown ink.

Historical Context: A genuine postal artifact from the American Civil War era, this 3c cover reflects everyday correspondence and economic activity during wartime. The letter acknowledges the receipt of $2.50 for pasturage on East Right, Landaff, a reference to rural land usage in 19th-century New England.

Condition:

Stamp: Very Fine with full margins, light soiling, and strong cancel.

Folded letter sheet: Original horizontal and vertical folds, no tears, only minor stains and handling wear.

Writing: Fully legible, bold brown ink, with authentic period penmanship.

Shipping & Handling:

Sent in a protective sleeve with reinforced packaging.

Tracking included (domestic & international).

Combined shipping available.

Collector’s Note: A beautiful example of 19th-century American folded letter mail, perfect for collectors of classic U.S. postal history, Civil War correspondence, or early New England ephemera.

Seller Information

Seller

AdrianoCaulliraux (82)

Registered Since

11/18/2021

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Store

Legacy Collectibles

Item Location

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil

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Returns Accepted

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