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  • Lot# : 5503 USA

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    1766 (July 31): Entire letter from Annapolis to Philadelphia marked on front panel "2.16" in red manuscript (2 penny-weight, 16 grains of silver) and also annotated "1/4" (1 shilling 4 d. sterling) the equivalent amount with, on reverse a superb strike of two line "ANNA / POLIS" handstamp in black: only recorded in use for 1766. This handstamp was made in England and supplied by the General Post Office. A superb rarity in the foremost quality.rnrnNote: The addressee Cadwallader Morris (1741-1795) was a merchant and politician from Philadelphia. During the American Revolution, he was a member of the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry, which was commanded by his cousin, Captain Samuel Morris.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF