
Lot
608
(Charleston) Chaston. Straight line postmark on 1787 folded letter to New York, letter datelined "Honduras June 5th, 1787", manuscript "Sh 10.16" dwt/gr rate with double "5/4" shilling/pence rate alongside, routing and ship endorsement at lower left; light toning along file fold slightly affecting postmark, otherwise Very Fine, a very rare Confederation period postmark, this is the listing example in the ASCC. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $650