Lot 260
1787 (Jul. 19) Philadelphia Pa. to New York N.Y., datelined folded letter bearing "PHILADELPHIA, JULY 19." straightline postmark and manuscript "2" rating, additional manuscript "1/-"; tiny sealed tear, Very Fine, the 2 dwt rate for 60-100 miles, rated 1 shilling in local currency (10d postage plus 2d carrier fee).
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS PHILADELPHIA POSTMARK.
Provenance: Chambers
Starting in 1783 until 1798, Philadelphia only used a Franklin mark and did not use a city name postmark. This is one of only three recorded exceptions during this 15 year period that have been documented.
Listing Illustration, "American Stampless Cover Catalog", Vol I, p. 345.
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