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Lot 163



1776 (Jun. 14) Morristown N.J. to Norwich Ct. via New York, datelined folded letter probably carried privately to New York, entered the post with very fine strike of bluish-green "N:YORK * JUNE.17" straightline postmark across flaps and manuscript "5.8" rating, docketed "Aswd. July 3d.:1776"; faults, Fine, double the 2 dwt 16 grains rate for 100-200 miles.
Estimate 4,000 - 5,000

ONE OF FOUR RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE "N:YORK" STRAIGHTLINE POSTMARK IN BLUISH-GREEN.

Provenance: Chambers

The New York Constitutional Post under the authority of newly appointed postmaster Ebenezer Hazard, used a distinctive bluish-green ink with New York straightline handstamps. The distinctive ink color was apparently used to distinguish the markings from the competing Parliamentary post. The bluish-green ink is recorded from August 31, 1775 through July 15, 1776.


 
Realized $3,000



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