Lot
3055 
1805 (Jul. 24) St. Pierre, Martinique to Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter endorsed "p Schooner Roebuck via Philadelphia", carried as endorsed by private ship, entered mails with brownish red "6" in dotted circular rating handstamp for 6¢ ship rate to port, Very Fine and exceptionally rare marking. Estimate $150 - 200.
We have not seen another example of this dashed ship rating handstamp, which is usually seen with a solid circle.
Realized: $220