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Lot# 4007 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 4007 USA

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    1772 (March 3): Entire letter from Coutts & Co in Glasgow, Scotland to Falmouth, Virginia endorsed "By the Spero QDC" (Whom God preserve), the letter travelling via Charles Town and Williamsburg where struck with fine "WMSBURG" handstamp in red on flap (this handstamp supplied by the General Post Office in England); docketed on front with "1s." (the Packet rate) and in red manuscript "Sh 3-8" (3 penny-weight 8 grains of silver). A fine and scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold