Lot 203
1779 (Jun. 20) Talbot Court House Md. to Philadelphia Pa., folded letter with "Talbot" dateline, addressed to Robert Morris, signer, bearing manuscript "Talbot" postmark and "8" rating, some staining, Fine, the 8 dwt rate for 100-200 miles.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
The rate of 1775 from Talbot to Philadelphia was 2 dwt 16 grains. In 1777 the rates were increased 50% and in 1779 the 1777 rates were doubled. Therefore, the rate for this cover was 2 dwt 16 gr X 1.5 X 2 = 8 dwt.
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| Realized $1,600 |
