Lot 114
1773 (Jul. 12) Philadelphia Pa. to London England via New York, datelined folded letter endorsed "p packet", bearing lightly struck red "PHILA / DELPHIA" two-line handstamp on flap, partial "NEW YORK" straightline handstamp and matching "4 / AU" Franklin mark, bold strike of "INLAND AND / PACKET POSTAGE" handstamp with "4N6" rating indicating prepayment of 4 shillings 6 pence, London "6 / SE" Bishop mark and manuscript "To pay 1/6" rating for 1 shilling 6 pence inland British postage due; paper loss in center, Fine.
Estimate 5,000 - 7,500
ONE OF ONLY A FEW RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS STYLE "INLAND AND PACKET POSTAGE" HANDSTAMP.
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