Lot 171
1776 (Nov. 18) Nantes France to Philadelphia Pa. via New London, datelined folded letter carried by private ship to New London, entered the mails with manuscript "New London" postmark and matching "3 Draper, Welsh & Co…8gr" rating, Philadelphia manuscript "1/7", light stain, Fine, the 3 dwt 8 gr rate for 200-300 miles, rated 1 shilling 7 pence in local currency (17d postage plus 2d carrier fee).
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
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| Realized $1,900 |
