Lot 74
1765 (Dec. 6) Norfolk Va. to Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter bearing manuscript "Norfo" postmark and matching "5.8" rating, manuscript "2/5"; Fine; the published 5 dwt 8 gr. rate from Norfolk to Philadelphia, rated 2 shillings 5 pence in local currency. Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
THE EARLIEST RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE NEW KING GEORGE III ACT RATES USED IN THE AMERICAS.
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Realized $2,700 |