Lot 106
1772 (Oct. 6) Philadelphia Pa. to Westminster England via New York, folded cover endorsed "p The Packet Via Falmouth" and bearing red "PHILA / DELPHIA" handstamp with "6 OC" Franklin mark, red manuscript "2" rating, received in New York, "NEW YORK" two-line handstamp and matching "7 OC" Franklin mark, red manuscript "To pay 6", London with "NO" Bishop mark and matching perfectly struck "IND. AND PACT.) / POSTAGE)" two-line handstamp with manuscript "1N6" rating, Very Fine. Estimate 5,000 - 7,500
THE FINEST OF THE FEW RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS STYLE "IND. AND PACT. POSTAGE" HANDSTAMP.
The letter entered the post in Philadelphia with 2 dwt rating, carried to New York and rated the equivalent 6 pence sterling for 60-100 miles, carried to London by the Falmouth packet "Harriet" that departed New York Oct. 23 (c.) and arrived in Falmouth Nov. 27, London "IND. AND PACT. POSTAGE" handstamp and 1 shilling 6 pence rating for the combined British 1 shilling packet rate plus 6 pence American internal postage.
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Realized $12,000 |