Lot 293
1792 (Mar. 15) London England to Philadelphia Pa. via New York, datelined folded letter endorsed "Via New York" and carried by private ship to New York City, entered post with "N*York.June 3" straightline handstamp and manuscript "Sh 14" rating, Very Fine, rated 10 cents for 60-100 miles from New York to Philadelphia plus the 4 cent ship fee.
Estimate 4,000 - 5,000
THE EARLIEST RECORDED U.S. POST OFFICE COVER AND THE EARLIEST RATING IN CENTS.
The letter is postmarked in New York two days after the initiation of the United States Post Office Department on June 1, 1792.
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