Lot 39
1750 (c.) (Oct. 12) London, England to Newport, R.I. via Boston, datelined folded letter endorsed "per Capt Gardner" and "Q:D:G", carried via private ship to Boston where entered the post with manuscript "Bo Sh" postmark and "4/" rating, couple light stains, Very Fine.
Estimate 500 - 750
The 4d rate from Boston to Newport plus the 2d ship fee. This 6 pence was multiplied by the 7.5 inflation factor and rounded off to give 4 shillings Old Tenor.
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