Lot
3056 
1806 (Jul. 2) Amsterdam, Netherlands to Providence R.I., datelined folded letter carried by private ship into Philadelphia, entered mails with brownish "PHI, 8 SE" cds and matching arc "SHIP" handstamp with "27" rating for two-times 12½¢ inland postage for 90-150 miles plus 2¢ ship fee, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
This Philadelphia "SHIP" arc handstamp was used from 1804 to 1817.
Realized: $230