Americana Stamps

Lot #: 3009

1792 Folded Letter, Charleston to Newburyport, Rated 22c

December 1, 1792 folded letter from Charleston, SC to Newburyport, RI via Philadelphia. "1 DE" circular handstamp with manuscript "22." Addressed to Moses Brown.

In December of 1792, the Ship Fee was 4c. This was rated 22 cents for 300-450 miles. Boston to Philadelphia was 365 miles (based on 1783 Postal Mileages table). Docketed to be received and forwarded by Isaac Hazlehurst Co., which was a Philadelphia Merchant firm.

Opening: $180
Estimate: $300 - $500
Category: US Stampless, 18th Century