Lot 113
1773 (Jul. 6) Newport R.I. to Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter bearing bright red "NEWPORT" straightline handstamp and manuscript "paid 8" rating, docketed "received 13th 7 mo 1773"; some soiling on folds, Very Fine, prepaid double the 4 dwt (1 shilling) rate for 300-400 miles.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
THERE ARE PERHAPS TWO OR THREE RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS BRITISH-MADE STRAIGHTLINE POSTMARK.
Attractively written letter between Quaker merchants proposing changes to the West Indian sailing routes— going directly to Philadelphia rather than Newport.
|
| |
| Realized $2,600 |
