Lot 268
1788 (Aug. 5) Chester Town Md. to Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter endorsed per "post", bearing "CHESTERTOWN AUGUST 6" straightline postmark, manuscript "1.8" rating, Philadelphia manuscript "9", Very Fine, the 1 dwt 8 gr rate for 60-100 miles, rated 9 pence in local currency (7d postage plus 2d carrier fee). Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
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Realized $2,200 |