Lot 204
1779 (Nov. 2) New Castle Va. to Philadelphia Pa., folded letter with "Petersburg" dateline, entered the post with manuscript "New Castle" postmark and matching "12" rating, Very Fine, the 12 dwt rate for 300-400 miles.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS POSTMARK.
The rate of 1775 from Talbot to Philadelphia was 4 dwt. In 1777 the rates were increased 50% and in 1779 the 1777 rates were doubled. Therefore, the rate for this cover was 4 dwt X 1.5 X 2 = 12 dwt.
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