Lot 1493
1863, 24¢ lilac, tied by small grid cancel on 1867 cover to London England, red "Detroit Am. Pkt. '3 Paid' Nov 14" exchange cds, carried on Allan Line Peruvian from Quebec Nov. 16th to Londonderry arriving Nov. 25th, red London Paid (11.27) arrival cds, Very Fine and scarce Detroit exchange office use, ex-Littauer.Scott Nos. 78 Estimate $300 - 400.
The Allan line sailed from Quebec or Portland to Liverpool via Londonderry. Portland, Chicago or Detroit were designated as the United States exchange office.
Realized: $350