Lot 264
1788 (Feb. 10) Washington N.C. to Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter endorsed "per post", bearing "WASHINGTON, FEBY 11" straightline postmark and manuscript "12" rating, Philadelphia "5/2"; repaired, Fine, double the 6 dwt rate from Washington to Philadelphia, charged 5 shillings 2 pence in local currency (60d postage plus 2d carrier fee).
Estimate 5,000 - 7,500
THE ONLY RECORDED WASHINGTON N.C. STRAIGHTLINE POSTMARK FROM AMERICA'S FIRST COMMUNITY NAMED PATRIOTICALLY FOR GEORGE WASHINGTON.
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| Realized $4,000 |
