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1783 Boston MA to New Milford red straightline stampless confederation 45.15

1783 Boston MA to New Milford red straightline stampless confederation 45.15

Boston to New Milford CT, Feb. Clear strike of red straightline handstamp with matching “13/FE” Franklin mark, manuscript “2 16″ (2dwt 16gr) rate for 100-200 miles on folded letter datelined Feb. 13, 1783 and addressed to New Milford Conn. Tiny tear on file fold at bottom, pretty cover from the early confederation period. Your satisfaction […]

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