Lot 35
1748 (Feb. 20) Boston, Ms. to Newport, R.I., folded cover bearing manuscript "Bo" postmark and "paid 7/" rating, endorsed "Post Paid", Very Fine.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
From 1747 to 1749, the inflation factor was 5. The rate on this triple rate 1748 cover to Rhode Island was three times the 4d single rate, times the 7 inflation factor, or 7 shillings Old Tenor.
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| Realized $1,600 |
