Lot 279
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Earliest known Postmarked Transatlantic cover from Cape of Good Hope (Cross Referenced as Lot 2), Folded letter sheet (some reinforcing) date lined "Cape Francis January the 21 1786 Atooarboik (ship name?) at knight" bearing on front at top right manuscript "P _ _ _ (probably Ports) Way 2" annotated on receipt probably at the Portsmouth N.H. docks by a postman. For the rest of the description, please see lot number 2 in this sale.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
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| Opening Bid $475 |
