1866 New London Ohio Cover 3¢ Washington Scott 65 Bold Grid Cancel #1437

Original 1866 New London, Ohio postal-history cover bearing a 3¢ George Washington stamp from the 1861 issue, likely Scott #65. The cover is addressed to Miss Ettie Curl, North Eaton, Lorain County, Ohio and carries a New London, Ohio circular date stamp with a bold barred circular grid cancellation tying the stamp to the envelope. A nice Reconstruction-era Ohio cover with strong period character and an attractive dark cancellation. Details: * Date: 1866 * Origin: New London, Ohio * Destination: North Eaton, Lorain County, Ohio * Recipient: Miss Ettie Curl * Stamp: 3¢ George Washington, 1861 issue, likely Scott #65 * Cancellation: Bold barred circular grid cancel * Era: Post-Civil War / Reconstruction period Condition: Antique condition with age toning, scattered foxing, folds, edge wear, and handling wear. The stamp shows noticeable damage and paper loss along the upper edge, but remains attached to the original cover. Please review all photographs carefully for exact condition. A collectible 19th-century Ohio postal-history cover with original 3¢ Washington postage and a bold period cancellation.