Lot 1026
1723 (Aug. 6 & 16) London, England to Boston, Ma., datelined folded letter endorsed "pr. Capt. Dove" and carried by private ship to Boston, manuscript "B Sh" postmark and manuscript "1/9" rating, some splitting and minor toning, Fine; rated 8d sterling for double weight letter under 60 miles plus 1d ship fee, multiplied by 2.3 to account for the devaluation of Old Tenor paper currency, equaling 1 shilling 9 pence.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
ONE OF SIX RECORDED OLD TENOR PAPER COVERS AT THE 2.3 TIMES CURRENCY RATE IN PRIVATE HANDS.
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| Realized $5,750 |
