Sale 290


 
Lot 340



1799 (Nov. 12) London England to Philadelphia Pa. via Liverpool Ship, datelined folded letter "P Atalanta via Virginia" endorsement crossed out and "Saild" added, bearing "Ship Letter London" and "Ship Letter Liverpool" crown oval handstamps, additional indistinct red oval handstamp, carried via British ship to a port 300-500 miles from Philadelphia, entered post with "Sh 62" rating", Philadelphia red manuscript "1/8", docketed "recd 4 March", Very Fine, triple the 20 cent rate for 300-500 miles plus the 2 cent ship fee, charged 1 shilling 8 pence in local currency.
Estimate 750 - 1,000

 
Realized $850



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