Lot 550
China, 1837 (Apr. 3) Canton, China to Philadelphia Pa., folded letter datelined "Canton April 3, 1837" from Samuel Wetmore to his nephew William Wetmore with some interesting trade content including the payment of Chinese debts and board of trade "and the trade brought to a dead stand", endorsed "E. Tayler" at lower left and inside "per Emily Tayler", entered mails with red "Boston Mas." cds and matching "Ship" straightline with red manuscript "20¾" rating for 18¾¢ plus 2¢ ship fee, Very Fine.Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $600