Lot 245
1786 (Feb. 2) London England to Philadelphia Pa. via New York, datelined folded letter endorsed "Via New York / Feby Pacquet" and with manuscript "1oz" and "p 4/-" ratings, carried via Falmouth packet to New York, entered post to Philadelphia with manuscript "8" rating, received in Philadelphia with circled "Post Paid" handstamp and manuscript "3/6", docketed "Recd 21 August 86"; Fine, quadruple rate letter prepaying four-times the 1 shilling packet postage and rated four-times the 2 dwt rate for 60-100 miles from New York to Philadelphia, rated 3 shillings 6 pence in local currency (40d for postage plus 2d carrier fee).
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
A RARE PREPAID QUADRUPLE RATE PACKET LETTER.
|
| |
| Unsold |
