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Lot 121



1774 (Aug. 8) Lisbon Portugal to Philadelphia Pa. via New York, datelined folded letter carried by ship to New York, bearing partial "NEW-YORK" straightline handstamp with matching "14 / OC" Franklin mark, manuscript "Sh 2.16" rating, forwarders endorsement "N York Oct. 14 1774 Rec'd & Forward by…Monson & Hay", Philadelphia red manuscript "1/4", Fine, the 2 dwt (6 pence) rate for 60-100 miles plus 16 grain ship fee, rated 1 shilling 4 pence in local currency (14d postage plus 2d carrier fee).
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500

 
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