Lot 101
1771 (Oct. 16) Bilboa Spain to Marblehead Ms., datelined folded letter forwarded across Spain to Cadiz "Forwd from Bilboa 21st Oct 1771…by J Gardoqui & Sons", and forwarded to Salem "Cadiz 30 Oct. forwarded by…Henry Pickern", entered the post at Salem with manuscript "Sh 2 dwt" rating to Marblehead, flap tears at top, Fine, the 1 dwt 8 gr (4 pence) rate for under 60 miles to Marblehead plus 16 grain ship fee.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
RARE SPAIN USAGE TO THE AMERICAN COLONIES.
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| Realized $1,800 |
