Lot 21
1713 (Mar. 12) Philadelphia Pa. to Liverpool, England via New York Forwarder, datelined folded letter with manuscript "New York 16th March 1712/13" and "Forwarded by Patrick & Macknight" forwarding agent endorsements, via private ship to Exeter with "B" (Bristol) with "AP/27" receiving postmark, manuscript "9" rating crossed out and re-rated "1N3"; splitting along central fold, Fine, the 1 shilling transatlantic packet plus 3 pence British inland postage.
Estimate 4,000 - 5,000
THE EARLIEST RECORDED AMERICAN FORWARDING AGENT.
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