Lot
284 
Phila, Delphia. Red full straight line postmark on reverse of 1771 folded letter to New York, addressed to Isreal Pemberton at Thomas Franklin's (Benjamin Franklin's oldest brother), red "2" (dwt) rate and "26, Ma" & "27, Ma" Bishop marks on reverse, Very Fine, a very scarce Philadelphia colonial postmark. Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $800