Lot 84
1768 (Aug. 1) Liverpool, England to Philadelphia Pa. via New York, datelined folded letter endorsed "p. Hilsborough via N York", handled via ship Hilsborough to New York, where received by forwarding agent "By Address of Sir Your Very hum Sevts Greg Cumminham & Co." endorsement, and posted to Philadelphia with "NEW / YORK" handstamp and matching "24 OC" Franklin mark, "Sh 2.16" rating, Very Fine, the single 2 dwt (6 pence) rate for 60-100 miles plus 16 grain ship fee.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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| Realized $650 |
