Lot 241
1785 (Jun. 9) Amsterdam Holland to Philadelphia Pa. via French Packet, datelined folded letter bearing "PAQ L'ORIENT" straightline handstamp and manuscript "Post Paid to N. York", endorsed "P Packet via France", carried via the French packet 4th Courier de New York which sailed from L'Orient on September 30 and arrived in New York on November 13, entered the post with manuscript "2" rating, Philadelphia manuscript "1/-", Very Fine and clean, sent prepaid to New York where rated the single 2 dwt rate for 60-100 miles to Philadelphia, rated 1 shilling in local currency (10d postage plus 2d carrier fee).
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
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| Realized $2,800 |
