Lot
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1791 (Oct. 22) Lisbon, Portugal to Baltimore Md. via Norfolk Va., gray folded letter datelined "Lisbon 22th October 1791" concerning grain sales and business matters, carried by private ship to the U.S., entered mails with partial "Norfolk Dec 3" straightline and manuscript "Sh 3.8" rating for 3dwt 8 gr to Baltimore; some edge toning, Fine and rare early ship letter via Norfolk, Norfolk ship letter is unlisted this early in ASCC. Estimate $300 - 400.