ROCHESTER NY 1858 X-Border to Dunnville via Paris w/Backstamps & "UNITED STATES"

Free Domestic Shipping. This is an original envelope (it's real deal--this is NOT a reproduction) that once contained a now-gone letter. It was taken to the post office by the writer and mailed through the United States Postal Services' mail. It is a "stampless cover." You are purchasing only the postal portion. I do not have the letter. ONE of the reasons it is collectible is because of the fact that the local postmaster applied postal markings considered appropriate for the letter's journey. In addition to being collectable because of the town or origin, the addressee, or something else that may appeal to you, it is a collectable item of "postal history" because of the rates, markings and usage. A black "ROCHESTER N.Y. JAN 30 1858" circular datestamp with THREE strikes of a circle "PAID" with both manuscript and black "10" and "UNITED STATES" in red on an envelope addressed to "Miss Sophia M. Joy, Dunnville, C. W." Very nice Cross-Border to Dunnville via Paris w/Backstamps & "UNITED STATES". On the reverse "PARIS JU 21 58" in black and "DUNNVILLE JU22 1858" also in black. Opened at the right edge. Two peelable hinge remnants from old-style mounting on the flap. Very scarce and desirable markings and usage. This item is from the collection of Calvet Hahn and is accompanied by his original album notes. Mr. Hahn's collection is very fresh to the market. Most of his items, including this one, have not been offered for sale for 35-50 years. Many of the items are "listing" and/or "recording" items according to his album notes. Free Domestic Shipping. Terms and Conditions: FREE United States of America Postal Service FIRST CLASS MAIL SHIPPING to the United States. Uninsured International, including Canada, shipments are $5.00. I prefer PayPal. If you wish to pay by any other means, please message me before the auction 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. All international shipments that request registered mail (insurance generally unavailable) will be charged a flat $14 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 years. Virginia buyers must pay our Governor's 5.3% sales tax unless you email a PDF of your resale certificate within 24 hours of the end of the auction. Buy with trust and confidence. 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. Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.