Lot
1147 
T. Robinson (Atlantic Ocean), straight line handstamp on 1810 folded letter from Stralsund, Germany to Providence, R.I., postmarked red "PHI" cds a matching "Ship" in in arc and manuscript "36" rate (double weight ship's letter in Philadelphia, 17 x 2 plus 2 cents), some minor paper splits including tiny split affecting marking, Very Fine and rare.Milgram No. 1388 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THIS MARKING AND ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES.
The straight line "T Robinson" is the earliest Nineteenth Century handstamp containing a
vessel's name.
Current Opening Bid: $500