Lot 94
1770 (Dec. 19) Charlestown Ms. to Falmouth Me., likely forwarded to Portsmouth, datelined folded letter from John Codman with Charlestown manuscript "2" rating, received in Falmouth and implied forwarding (to Portsmouth) with manuscript "Falmo" postmark and matching "2" rating, totaled to "4"; splitting in address reinforced with tape, Fine, rated 2 dwt Charleston to Falmouth, and 2 dwt to Portsmouth.
Estimate 4,000 - 5,000
THE EARLIEST REPORTED MAINE POSTMARK.
John Codman the writer, was a Boston merchant and later a member of the Massachusetts senate.
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