Lot 135
1779 (Oct. 30) Staten Island N.Y. to Essex England, datelined folded letter from a British Officer to his grandfather carried by packet service from New York to Falmouth, London "22 / DE" Bishop mark and manuscript "1N" rating, updated with "In All" script handstamp and manuscript "1N3" rating to include postage to Essex, edge wear and splitting, Fine, one shilling packet postage plus 3 pence British inland postage.
Estimate 5,000 - 7,500
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| Realized $8,000 |
