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Lot 3002



1786 (Oct. 28) Philadelphia Pa. to Walnford N.J., datelined folded letter with "P Stage" endorsement, carried by private boat up the Delaware River to Bordentown, framed private post "Bordentown & New York Stage" handstamp on reverse, carried by private stage to Walnford; flap with small paper loss from wax seal removal, slight staining, Fine.
Estimate 5,000 - 7,500

ONE OF ONLY SIX RECORDED USAGES OF THE EARLIEST RECORDED AMERICAN PRIVATE POST HANDSTAMP.

 
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