By: Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions
lot # 1017 - u.s. postal history by topic early stampless
1787 (Feb. 10) Puerto Principe Cuba to Philadelphia Pa., folded letter with "Pto Principe" dateline, carried by private ship to New York, entered the post with "N-York - March 21." straightline postmark and matching "2" rating, Philadelphia "1/" local currency, the 2 dwt rate for 60-100 miles from New York to Philadelphia, rated 1 shilling in local currency (10d postage plus 2d carrier fee); lightly soiled file fold, Very Fine.
Estimate $300 - 400.
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