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Lot# 4008 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 4008 USA

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    1773 (Jan 26): Entire letter from Philadelphia to Poole, Dorset endorsed "pr. 1st Packet via New York" struck on reverse with two line "PHILA / DELPHIA" handstamp in red on despatch, two line "NEW / YORK" in black and "INLAND AND / PACKET POSTAGE" applied in New York with adjacent rate (3 shillings) deleted in manuscript. London Bishop Mark of receipt "26/MR" in black of arrival with manuscript "To pay 11" in red mss. on obverse and total charge 3s./4d. due upon delivery. Some tape stains but of great rarity and most attractive.
    Starting bid : 1,250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200.00 CHF