Lot 505
1783-1798 Transatlantic Mail - Confederation and Constitution Periods, group of 13 covers carried by packet or private ship, some interesting including 1783 Bristol, England to New York by packet, 1787 Norwich, England to Alexandria via London by packet with "Post Paid" in circle handstamp, 1793 Falmouth, England to New York with "BALT OC 3" red postmark and ms. "Sh 19" rating, 1793 London to Providence R.I. with "Boston" straightline and ms. "Sh 12" rating, and 1794 London to Philadelphia with experimental London octagonal datestamp (used only Apr.-Jul. 1794); some faults, F.-V.F., an interesting group ideal for additional study.Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $1,100