Lot 33
1741 (c.) London, England to Philadelphia, Pa. via New York, folded cover addressed to "George Thomas, Lieutenant Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Province of Pennsylvania and Counties of New Castle Kent & Sussex on Delaware", bearing manuscript "NY" postmark and "9 dwt" rating; small edge faults and some splitting, Fine, triple the published 3 dwt (9 pence) rate from New York to Philadelphia. Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
George Thomas was the Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania from June 1, 1738 to May 1746.
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Realized $1,450 |