Lot 168
1776 (Sep. 9) Paramaribo, Suriname to Providence R.I. via Philadelphia, datelined folded letter carried by private ship to Philadelphia, handled by forwarder and endorsed "Phila Oct. 8, 1776 Rec'd & Forwarded by…Benj Marshall & Brothers", entered the post with "PHILa OCT. 8" straightline handstamp and red manuscript "4" rating, Very Fine, the 4 dwt (1 shilling) rate for 300-400 miles.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
Provenance: Carson
Illustrated, "The Posted Letter in Colonial and Revolutionary America 1628-1790", Alex L. Ter Braake, p. II-99
Illustrated, The Encyclopedia of British Empire Postage Stamps, Robson Lowe, Vol. V, 1973, p. 47.
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