Lot
299 
1785 (Sep. 26) London, England to Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter with London "5/OC" Bishop mark backstamp and "Post / Paid" in circle handstamp with red manuscript "P 1/" shilling packet rating, endorsed "p. Packet" at bottom left, carried by Greyhound from Falmouth Oct. 16th to New York arriving Nov. 23rd, manuscript "2" rating, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.