Lot 287
1791 (May 10) Newport RI. to Philadelphia Pa., folded cover bearing boldly struck "NEWPORT" straightline handstamp and manuscript "2.16" rating, Philadelphia manuscript "1/4", lightly toned and some separation, Very Fine, the 2 dwt 16 gr rate for 200-300 miles, rated 1 shilling 4 pence in local currency (14d postage plus 2d carrier fee). Estimate 750 - 1,000
Provenance: Chambers
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Realized $625 |