By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
lot # 507 - united states postal history transatlantic mails - 1841 to 1854
1843 (Nov. 19) Liverpool, England to New York N.Y. Datelined folded letter with red "Paid At Liverpool, NO 19 1843" framed datestamp and red "1/-" shilling rating for transatlantic packet fee, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Acadia from Liverpool Nov. 19th to Boston arriving Dec. 6th, partial red Boston Ship cds with matching scarce "203" circular due rating handstamp for 18¾¢ inland postage plus 2¢ ship fee; mounted on exhibit page, Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
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