Sale 1230 — U.S. and Hawaii Stamps and Postal History
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 15-18 December, 2020
Category — Colonial and 18th Century
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
974
(New York N.Y., 1755) "NY 3dwt: 16grs". Manuscript postmark and rate (3dwt plus 16gr ship fee) on folded cover to John Reynell in Philadelphia, carried by private ship, "p. favour of Capt. Ball" routing, receipt docketing "Rece'd 1st of 8th mo: 1755 from David Fogo via New York", light toning along folds, still Very Fine, David Fogo was a fellow merchant and probably sent this letter from Jamaica or Antigua, ex Historical Society of Pennsylvania
E. 200-300
130