Lot 233
1783 (Feb. 13) Boston Mass. to New Milford Ct., datelined folded letter bearing extremely fine strike of red "BOSTON" straightline postmark and matching "13 / FE" Franklin mark, manuscript "2 16" rating, Very Fine and choice, the 2 dwt 16 gr rate for 100-200 miles.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
This is the first month that the Boston Post Office resumed the regular use of a postmark.
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