(Falmouth-New York Packet, 1757) "NEW/YORK". Red two-line handstamp, red manuscript "P1N" prepaid 1sh packet rate, manuscript "3dwt" rate (N.Y. to Phila.) on folded cover from England to John Reynell in Philadelphia, "1/3d" due in local currency (3dwt=9p x 1.67 inflation factor=15p, or 1sh3p without carrier fee), "11/DE" (Dec. 11) Bishop's mark on back, sender's directive "Pr The Packet", receipt docketing "From Elias Bland, rece'd, 11 of 2nd mon: 1757. P the Packet", small piece out of top flap, slight wear along folds, still Very Fine, ex Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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