Lot 301
1786 (Apr. 22) Ostend, Belgium to Philadelphia Pa., folded letter sent privately to London, entered mails with London "29/AP" bishop mark with matching "Post Paid" in circle handstamp and red manuscript "P2/-" rating for double the 1s packet fee, additional additional London "3/MA" Bishop mark and red "Post Paid" in circle handstamp,missing the Falmouth packet Portland May 7th and was sent on the Antelope Jun. 12th to New York where manuscript. "4" dwt due rating applied, Philadelphia "1/10" 1s10d local currency rating, docketed as received Jul. 16th; light overall toning, Fine.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $300