Lot Details

March United States Postal History

Featuring The Leonard Piszkiewicz Collection of Chicago Postal History, The Van Koppersmith Collection of Philadelphia Postal History and The Tony Dewey Collection of Hartford Postal History

March 28-29, 2023 New York City
LOT# : 2326
Date: 03/28/2023 - 19:00

Pennsylvania Postal History

red two-line handstamp with matching "9 Mr" Franklin mark on reverse of November 16, 1768 folded letter from St. Thomas, Jamaica to Madeira, Spain, black "12 Mr" New York Franklin mark, endorsed "P the Rachiel" from New York, "Sh 2/6" rating, manuscript "Rec'd the 4th May 1769 + forwarded by Gentleman yr. very Humb. Serv't. Alexander Forbes", received June 8, very fine and rare early Philadelphia ship letter, ex-Rowe

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Starting Price: $500
Hammer Price: $600