Lot 215
1781 (Feb. 1) Middletown Ct. to Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter bearing manuscript "2.16" rating; toned and separations, Fine, rated the prewar rate of 2 dwt 16 grains, the postmaster should have charged half the marked rate.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
ONE OF ONLY FOUR REPORTED COVERS OF THE "SIX WEEK" RATE.
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| Realized $2,400 |
