Sale 290


 
Lot 298



1793 (c.) Paris France to Philadelphia Pa. via Boston, folded letter with Paris dateline on part-printed form in French from the Bureau des Officiers Militaire addressed to "Consul de la République a Philadelphie", endorsed "Par Lorient", perfect strike of "Comon. de la marine / et des Colonies" handstamp in bright red, carried by ship to Boston, entered mails with "BOSTON" straightline with matching "4 AP" Franklin mark and manuscript "Sh 24" rating, tiny edge tear, small portion of letter removed, Very Fine, the 20 cent rate from Boston to Philadelphia plus the 4 cent ship fee.
Estimate 300 - 400

 
Realized $700



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