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lot # 4014 - charleston postal history charleston postmarks - early statehood
1796 (c.) Hamburg, Germany to Philadelphia Pa. via Charleston S.C. Folded cover with clear "Charleston March 27" straightline postmark and red manuscript "29" cents due rating for over 450 miles plus 4¢ ship fee, Philadelphia manuscript "5/6" five shilling six pence local currency rating, F.-V.F. and scarce ship use, Ex-Dr. Henry H. Welch.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
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