Lot 42
1754 (Apr. 25) Lisbon, Portugal to Newport, R.I. via Salem, datelined double-rate folded letter carried by private ship to Salem Mass., entered post with manuscript "Salem Sh" postmark and "16/6" rating; some small faults including silked corners, Fine, a very high postal rating.
Estimate 4,000 - 5,000
THE FIRST RECORDED SALEM POSTMARK.
The rate was 3 dwt from Salem to Newport plus a 16 gr ship fee totaling 3 dwt 16 gr. The cover is rated in inflated paper currency. Salem was the seventh American post office to use a town mark.
Reference:
Listing illustration in the American Stampless Cover catalog.
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| Realized $10,500 |
