Lot 1207
U.S.; General Issues, Stampless, 1791 New Orleans to London, 2 pieces; first folded letter dateline 22 July 1791, carried privately to London with 6 FE 1792 backstamp and scarce "W" (window) for letters wrongly posted in the general post for delivery within London; second folded letter (no markings) dateline 8 Aug 1791, mentions "loyalist house burnt by Col. Dickson at Baton Rouge" and certificate from Spanish Gov. Gayoso de Lima, interesting historical pieces, Fine.
Estimate $250-350.
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| Realized $276 |
