Lot 80
1767 (Dec. 26) New Brunwick N.J. to Newport R.I. via New York, datelined folded letter bearing manuscript "Brun:" postmark and matching "1.8" rating to New York, received with "New York" two-line handstamp and "28 DE" Bishop mark, reddish manuscript "NY" postmark and matching "2" rating for postage to Newport totaled to "3.8", Very Fine and choice, the 1 dwt 8 gr. (4 pence) rate from New Brunswick to New York, and 2 dwt (6 pence) to Newport.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
Illustrated, "The Posted Letter in Colonial and Revolutionary America 1628-1790", Alex L. Ter Braake, p. II-62.
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