Lot 154
1775 (Sep. 17) Talbot Court House Md. to Philadelphia Pa. via Chester Town, datelined folded letter with "p post" and "Forwd" endorsements, hand sent to Chester Town, entered post with "Chester * T Sept 19" postmark on flap to Philadelphia, manuscript "N8" rating, Philadelphia red manuscript "1/4", Very Fine, the published 8 pence rate for 100-200 miles to Philadelphia, rated 1 shilling 4 pence in local currency (14d postage plus 2d carrier fee).
Estimate 6,000 - 8,000
THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE "CHESTER * T" STRAIGHTLINE POSTMARK AND ONE OF FOUR CONTINENTAL CONGRESS RATES.
Provenance: Haas
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| Realized $9,000 |
