Lot
3050 
1797 (Oct. 13) Livorno, Italy to Philadelphia Pa., folded letter carried privately to Geneva, printed Swiss "Merle-d'Aubigné" forwarders label noted as received Oct. 19th and forwarded Oct. 21st, red London Paid (12.27) cds and manuscript "3/4" 3sh4d rating for two-times 8d inland London-Falmouth and 1s packet, carried by Packet Halifax from Falmouth Jan. 25th to New York arriving Mar. 10th, New York manuscript "20" cents due for two-times the 10¢ rating for 60-100 miles, docketed as received Mar. 12th; some wear, F.-V.F. and rare early Swiss forwarders use from Italy. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
The Dutilh & Wachsmuth firm started in 1790 and engaged in the coffee and sugar trade between the West Indies and Europe.
The Act of 1797, 37 Geo III was effective 5 January 1797 with the packet rate remaining 1s, but must include 8d inland postage from London, and inland postage to London if posted elsewhere.
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Realized: $800