Sale 1230 — U.S. and Hawaii Stamps and Postal History
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 15-18 December, 2020
Category — Colonial and 18th Century
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
968
Boston to Rotterdam, Holland, February 11, 1693. Folded letter datelined "Boston 11 February 1692/3" from merchant John Borland to Mr. Andrew Russell, a prominent merchant in Rotterdam, "These" in address indicates hope of safe delivery, docketing on flap reads "London 13 June 1693 forwarded by your humble servant", manuscript "ff" (prepaid), red crayon "XI" for 11 stuivers due (8 for London to Amsterdam, 3 to Rotterdam), some overall soiling, Very Fine, scarce early Colonial transatlantic letter
E. 1,000-1,500
500