Lot 79
1767 (Apr. 24) Winchester Va. to Williamsburgh Va. via Hobbs Hole, datelined folded letter entered themails at Hobb's Hole with manuscript "Hobshole" postmark and matching "2 dwt 0 gr" rating, small tear through postmark, Fine; the 2 dwt (6 pence) rate for 60-100 miles.
Estimate 5,000 - 7,500
THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF A HOBB'S HOLE POSTMARK.
The Hobb's Hole post office was in existence for only seven years during the colonial time period.
In 1682 a local man, Jacob Hobbs established a waterhouse and trading post in the vicinity of present day Tappahannock, Essex County, to support Rappahannock River traffic. This town was known as Hobbs His Hole, or Hobb's Hole, comprising 50 acres divided into half acre squares.
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