Lot 1477
1817 (Dec 9) Canton to Providence, R.I., dateline on folded letter, manuscript endorsement "Ship Clothier / Capt. Philips", "Phil 30 Mar" c.d.s. and matching "Ship" handstamp with manuscript "20½" rating, flap docketed "rec'd 3d April 1818", small upper right corner nick, Very Fine usage, 115 days in transit.
Estimate 500 - 750
ONE OF THE EARLIEST INBOUND LETTERS FROM CHINA.
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