Lot
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1774 (May 4) London, England to Philadelphia Pa., folded cover with London "4/MA" bishop mark backstamp and manuscript "1N" rating for 1s packet, carried by Falmouth packet Earl of Halifax from Falmouth May 12th to New York arriving Jul. 6th, reverse with indistinct "New-York" straightline and "6 JY" Franklin mark, manuscript "6" dwt inland postage rating, Philadelphia red manuscript "2/8" local currency due rating; light fold toning, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300.