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lot # 4012 - charleston postal history charleston postmarks - early statehood
1795 (May 9) Holland to Charleston S.C. via London. Folded letter manuscript "London 4th June 1795 Recd. & forwarded by yr mo ob st, Caldeburgh Boyd" forwarder's notation inside, then by private ship, entering the mails with "Charlefton Auguft 18" straightline postmark and manuscript "Sh 29" rating for 25¢ postage over 450 miles, forwarded upon arrival to Philadelphia, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $600 - 800.
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