Lot 329
1798 (Jul. 2) Marietta Northwest Territory to Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter with legal contents, bearing bold manuscript "Marietta / 2 July" postmark and "Paid 75" rating, Very Fine and fresh, triple the 25 cent rate for over 450 miles. Estimate 750 - 1,000
Marietta was the first Northwest Territory post office, opening in 1794.
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Realized $800 |