Lot 108
1772 (Dec. 31) Norfolk Va. to Marblehead Ms. via Williamsburg and New York, datelined folded letter bearing manuscript "Nfk" postmark with matching "8" rating and "20/", bearing brownish red "Wmanuscript Burg" handstamp, black "NEW / YORK" handstamp with matching "10 / FE" Bishop mark, Very Fine, the published 8 dwt (2 shilling) rate from Norfolk to Marblehead (1.8 dwt from Norfolk to Williamsburg, plus 6.16 dwt to Marblehead), charged 20 shillings in local currency. Estimate 4,000 - 5,000
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