(New York) New/York. Light strike of red two-line handstamp on legal-size 1760 cover to Penn., unspecified origin, ms "On his Majesty's Service" and "6.16" rating for overweight, split along folds and some edgewear, still Fine, charged for three times the 6dwt rate plus 16gr ship fee. Estimate  $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

(New York) New/York. Two-line handstamp on folded cover from Ireland to Samuel and Robert Purviance of Baltimore, well-struck "LARNE" straightline handstamp, docketing indicates sender was Samuel Montgomery and letter date was Dec. 13, 1771, side flap with "15/IA" (Jan. 15, 1772) and "23/IA" (Jan. 23) Bishop's Marks, "24/AP" Franklin Mark indicating arrival date in New York, several rate markings including "4" crossed out, "In all 1N10" and "10.16", slight toning along vertical file fold, still Very Fine, a very rare Colonial transatlantic cover from Ireland. Estimate  $1,000 - 1,500. $0 (Image)