Sale 290


 
Lot 147



1775 (Feb. 20) North Carolina to Philadelphia Pa. via Norfolk, folded letter with "Parquo. Co. No. Carolina." datelined and endorsed "Via Post", hand carried to Norfolk, entered mails with boldly struck "Norfolk / Feb:25" two-line postmark on flap and red manuscript "5.8", Philadelphia red manuscript "2/5", lightly soiled, Very Fine, the published 5 dwt 8 grain rate from Norfolk to Philadelphia, rated 2 shillings 5 pence in local currency (27d postage plus 2d carrier fee).
Estimate 4,000 - 5,000

 
Realized $2,800



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