Lot 28
1723 (Apr. 1) Barbados to Salem, Ms. via Boston, datelined folded letter endorsed "pr. Capt. Peter King" carried by ship Mary Gally to Boston, manuscript "B Sh" postmark and manuscript "1/9" rating, some fold reinforcement, Fine; rated 8d sterling for double weight letter under 60 miles plus 1d ship fee, multiplied by 2.3 to account for the devaluation of Old Tenor paper currency, equaling 1 shilling 9 pence.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
ONE OF SIX RECORDED OLD TENOR PAPER COVERS AT THE 2.3 TIMES CURRENCY RATE IN PRIVATE HANDS.
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| Realized $6,500 |
