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1787, Boston Straightline, Used during the Confederation period, Very Fine 1787, Boston Straightline, Used during the Confederation period, Very Fine 1787, Boston Straightline, Used during the Confederation period, Very Fine 1787, Boston Straightline, Used during the Confederation period, Very Fine 1787, Boston Straightline, Used during the Confederation period, Very Fine
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Lot #: 4047

1787, Boston Straightline, Used during the Confederation period, Very Fine

Included in Mark Schwartz's Boston Postal History to 1851 Exhibit

Clear strike of larger brownish black "BOSTON" straightline handstamp with matching bold "30/SE" Franklin mark, manuscript "4" (dwt) rate for 300-400 miles on docketed folded cover to Philadelphia, rate restated in local currency as "1/10" (4dwt = 12p x 1.67 inflation factor = 20p + 2p carrier fee = 22p or 1sh10p). Boston to Philadelphia, Sep. 30, 1787.

The rate of 4dwt was for a single letter sent 300-400 miles. This 28 x 5mm Boston SIL hand stamp is reported used in brown black from Mar. 7, 1787 to Aug. 11, 1789; and in black from June 22 to July 19, 1789.

Opening: $240
Estimate: $400 - $500
Category: Carriers
Provenance: Ex Schwartz

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