Lot
770 
Annapolis, Md., to Edinburgh, Scotland, folded letter datelined "Annapolis, 12th Feby 1749/50" with manuscript "6" pence rate for carriage to New York, sent to London with brownish blurred Crown handstamp and matching "9,MA" Bishop's mark on reverse, "6" rate crossed out and rerated "In 1N6" twice; minor edge wear, Very Fine, ex-Siskin.Estimate $300 - 400.
The sender, Alexander Malcolm, was a prominent Scottish mathematician and music theorist.
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Realized: $270