Lot 254
1787 (Feb. 10) Puerto Principe Cuba to Philadelphia Pa., folded letter with "Pto Principe" dateline, carried by private ship to New York, entered the post with "N-York - March 21." straightline postmark and matching "2" rating, Philadelphia "1/" local currency, lightly soiled file fold, Very Fine, the 2 dwt rate for 60-100 miles from New York to Philadelphia, rated 1 shilling in local currency (10d postage plus 2d carrier fee).
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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