Lot 261
1787 (Jul. 23) Madeira Portugal to New York N.Y. via Salem, datelined folded letter carried by private ship to Salem, entered the post with bluish-gray "SALEM" straightline postmark and "13 / SP" Franklin mark, red manuscript "Sh 3.8 / 16" rating totaled to "4", Philadelphia manuscript "2/", Fine, the 3 dwt 8 gr rate for 200-300 miles from Salem to New York plus 16 grain ship fee, charged 2 shillings in local currency.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
Provenance: Knapp
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| Realized $1,050 |
