Lot
3045 
1794 (Jan. 23) Kingston, Jamaica to Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter endorsed "p Elizth. & Mary, Capt. Latimer" at lower left, carried as endorsed by ship Elizabeth & Mary to Philadelphia, entered mails with clear strike of Philadelphia "4" cents due 12mm handstamp for port of arrival ship letter, docketed as received Apr. 2nd; horizontal file fold, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
The Philadelphia 12mm "4" rating handstamp is recorded from 1792-1799 with only fifteen recorded examples.
Realized: $120