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Lot# 4005 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 4005 USA

    1770c.: Cover from London to Edenton, North Carolina endorsed at lower left "Pp. Capt. Q.D.C." (Whom God Preserve) and rated in manuscript "1N2" (1 shilling 2d.) in ink for 1s. Packet rate and 2d. for local fee, struck on reverse on arrival with two superlative strikes of the two line "CHARLES / TOWN" handstamp in black, in use from 1769-1776. This handstamp was made in England and supplied by the General Post Office. Flap imperfections but truly exceptional and of great scarcity.rnrnNote: The addressee, Samuel Johnston of Edenton, 1733-1816, was a prominent Patriot, lawyer and the first U.S Senator from North Carolina.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400.00 CHF