Lot 34
1745 (c.) Boston, Ms. to Hartford, Ct., folded cover bearing manuscript "Bo" postmark and "2/8" rating, Fine.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
From 1733 to 1746, the inflation factor was 3.5. The rate on this 1745 cover to Connecticut was 9d for 100-200 miles times the 3.5 inflation factor, or 2 shillings 8 pence Old Tenor.
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| Realized $1,900 |
