Lot 335
1799 (May 6) Newburyport Ms. to New Gloucester Me., datelined folded letter bearing a very fine strike of "NEWBT. MS. May 6" 26mm government furnished c.d.s., ting edge fault and toning, Fine, the 12½ cent rate for 90-150 miles.
Estimate 200 - 300
The earliest recorded example of the 26mm government issued postmark from Newburyport.
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| Realized $375 |
