Lot 13
1701 (May 16) Charles Town to London, England, datelined folded letter, endorsed "p. Capt Nickings a Bristol", "Squiggles" and "Q:D:G:" delivery talismans, carried by private ship to Bristol and received with "JY/4" Bishop mark on flap, manuscript "7" rating, Very Fine, double the 3d inland rate plus 1d ship captain's fee.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
A VERY EARLY USE OF A RATE ON AN AMERICAN COVER.
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