Sale 290


 
Lot 115



1773 (Sep. 1) Wilmington N.C. to Hillsborough N.C. via Private Post, folded cover with date docketing bearing manuscript "6d" rating by post to New Bern, flap endorsed with "taken out of the Post Office at Newbern and postage paid by A. Miller", carried by "Newbern Mail" private post inland to Hillsborough, Fine, the 2 dwt rate (6 pence) for 60-100 miles from Wilmington to New Bern, private post to Hillsborough.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000

ONE OF PERHAPS TWO OR THREE PRIVATE POST USAGES IN PRIVATE HANDS.

 
Realized $1,600



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