Lot 146
1775 (Feb. 7) New Haven Ct. to Boston Ms., datelined folded letter addressed to Thos. Greenough in Boston, bearing red "N*HAVEN FEBR: 7" straightline postmark on backflap and magenta "2.16-" rating; tiny tears at top and bottom, soiled, otherwise Fine, the 2 dwt 16 gr rate for 100-200 miles.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
THE EARLIEST RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS POSTMARK.
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| Realized $1,600 |
