Lot 225
1782 (Apr. 18) L'Orient France to Boston Ms. via Philadelphia, folded cover bearing "P Alliance / C Barry" endorsement, forwarder's endorsement on flap "Forwarded by … Cuming J Macarty, L'Orient 18 April 1782", carried by private ship to Philadelphia, entered the post with Philadelphia "P.JU Y * 19" straightline postmark and manuscript "Sh 4.16" rating, paper loss on flap, Very Fine, the 4 dwt rate for 300-400 miles plus 16 grain ship fee.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
This cover had been slated to travel on Commodore Barry's warship, the "Alliance" when it sailed to New England. The Alliance, however, had departed from L'Orient France on March 16, 1782 and arrived into New London on May 12. The cover missed the Alliance and was forwarded on the next available departure.
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| Realized $8,500 |
