PHILA/DELPHIA. Red two-line postmark on reverse of 1769 folded letter to New York, red "12 SE" and brown "13 SE" Franklin marks alongside, front with manuscript "2" dwt rate, letter with postscript regarding ship arrivals including a possible "Ship of War", F.-V.F. Estimate  $500 - 750. $0 (Image)

PHILA/DELPHIA. Red two-line handstamp on reverse of a 1771 folded letter sheet to "Salem, New England", with manuscript "10/-" and red "4" rate marks, red "18 MA" Franklin mark on reverse; some reinforced splitting at folds, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate  $500 - 750. $0 (Image)

PHILA/DELPHIA. Red 2-line handstamp on reverse of a 1771 folded letter sheet to "Salem, New England", with black "10/-" and red "4" rate marks, red "14 MA" Franklin mark on reverse, Very Fine, A beautiful and well-preserved item. Estimate  $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

PHILA/DELPHIA. Red two-line handstamp on reverse of a 1771 folded letter sheet to Annapolis, Md., "18 JU" Franklin mark and front with manuscript "2.16" rate; fold separations silked on inside, Fine. Estimate  $300 - 400. $0 (Image)