Lot 118
1773 (Oct. 4) Torquay, England to Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter with "p Packet" endorsement, bearing "DART / MOUTH" two-line handstamp and "8 / OC" Bishop mark, manuscript "In all 1N4" rating, "NEW YORK" straightline handstamp and matching "20 / NO" Franklin mark, red manuscript "7.8" rating and matching "3/3", received Dec. 3, 1773, Fine, rated 5 dwt 8 gr (1shilling 4 pence) British inland and packet postage plus 2 dwt (6 pence) postage from New York to Philadelphia, rated 3 shillings 3 pence in local currency (37d postage plus 2d carrier fee).
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
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