Lot 22
1714 (Jul. 30) Newport R.I. to Boston, Ms., datelined folded letter addressed to "Town Clerk of Boston", manuscript "R" postmark and "4d" rating for postage to Boston, additional "1" rating for the way fee totaled to "5d", religious contents; minor edge tape reinforcement, quite fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate 7,500 - 10,000
THE EARLIEST RHODE ISLAND LETTER, THE EARLIEST AMERICAN WAY LETTER, AND THE EARLIEST EXAMPLE OF THE QUEEN ANNE RATES USED WITHIN AMERICA.
Provenance: Jarrett
One of only a few letters showing the way fee as part of the rating. The sender usually paid the fee in cash to the post rider.
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