Lot 266
1788 (Mar. 8) Stamford Ct. to Hartford Ct. via Boston, folded way letter with Stamford dateline, picked up by a post rider in route to Boston, entered the post with "BOSTON" straightline handstamp and "16 / MR" Franklin mark, additional manuscript "way 1/ 2.16" and "way 1/ 5.12" doodles; soiled fold, Very Fine, the 2 dwt 16 gr rate for 100-200 miles from Boston to Hartford, rated 1 shilling in local currency with way fee paid in cash.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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| Realized $1,150 |
