Lot 216
1781 (Feb. 20) Philadelphia Pa. to Hartford Ct., datelined folded letter bearing manuscript "8" rating; internal tears tape reinforced, Fine, rated the prewar rate of 2 dwt 16 gr (8 pence) for 100-200 miles, 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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