Lot 143
1774 (Jan. 26) Philadelphia Pa. to Newport R.I. via Salem, date docketing on folded cover bearing red "PHILA MAR: 21" straightline postmark on flap and red manuscript "4" rating, received in Salem, Mass. with "Salem / Apr:1" two-line postmark on flap, then overland to Newport, R.I.; two tape stains on flap, Very Fine, the published 4 dwt (1 shilling) rate for 300-400 miles from Philadelphia to Newport.
Estimate 6,000 - 8,000
ONLY TWO EXAMPLES OF THIS SALEM STRAIGHTLINE POSTMARK ARE RECORDED.
The new style postmarks are often attributed to William Goddard although conclusive proof is lacking. The Salem postmark is dated the first day that Salem's new patriotic subscription post began service. It's also two days after Goddard left Salem on his trip to encourage the formation of a new system in opposition to the Parliamentary Post.
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