1799 Boston Stampless Cover - Ship-S/L Postmark - Sh 10 Rate- Cronstadt Russia

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1799 Boston Stampless Cover. Datelined at Cronstadt (Russia) 5th August 1799. Addressed to Beverly (Massachusetts). Straight line BOSTON postmark, BPM 151 or similar. Franklin mark, 25 OC. Manuscript "17" rate marking at upper right. Business letter, "Since my last of the 31. July have purchased 50 Tons of Iron, which will be all on board to day. I am this minute going to St. Petersburg to purchase 50 Tons of Hemp..." [Loc: 15E.1075] SALES TAX IS COLLECTED ON SHIPMENTS TO NEW JERSEY INTERNATIONAL BUYERS-PLEASE NOTE: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up – do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts" - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. CONDITION GRADING: Grading of covers and postcards is subjective. We use the following terms, listed here in order of condition from worst to best. Please look at all scans and remember that we gladly accept returns if you're unhappy with an item for any reason. read more