Lot 3018
1767 (Apr. 11) London, England to Philadelphia Pa. via New York, folded cover to John Reynell with London "11/AP" Bishop mark backstamp and manuscript "3N" triple-rate 3sh packet due rating, carried by packet Lord Hyde from Falmouth Apr. 16th to New York arriving May 28th, 49 day voyage, back flap with brownish "New/York" two-line postmark and matching "28 MA" Franklin mark, manuscript "18" dwt due rating for three-times the 4 dwt packet rating plus 2 dwt inland, docketed "Recd 5 mo., 29th 1767", Very Fine and choice packet due use.Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
A GPO London notice of 24 October 1755 required prepayment of the packet letter rate, but this rule was not strictly enforced until it was reiterated in a GPO notice of 22 May 1784.
The postage from New York to Philadelphia was reduced to 2 dwt (6d) effective October 10, 1765.
Realized: $1,150