Lot 292
1791 (Dec. 24) London England to Philadelphia Pa. via Alexandria, datelined folded letter endorsed "Via Baltimore", actually carried by private ship to Alexandria, entered the post with "ALEX, APRIL 9" straightline postmark and manuscript "Sh 2.16" rating, Philadelphia manuscript "1/4", Very Fine, the 2 dwt rate for 100-200 miles plus 16 grains ship fee, rated 1 shilling 4 pence in local currency(14d postage plus 2d carrier fee).
Estimate 500 - 750
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| Realized $350 |
