Lot
7 
(Pioneer Steamers) Derbyshire, England to Philadelphia, Pa. 1846 folded letter endorsed "G Western" corrected to G "Britain" at lower left, red "8" pence paid handstamp and blue manuscript "7" cents due (2 cents ship, 5 cents per half ounce under 300 miles inland), rimless "Ship-Letter, Liverpool, Jy 7 46" cds on the reverse, letterhead with very detailed engraved illustration of village view occupying the upper half of the first page with "Matlock" caption, otherwise Very Fine, departed Liverpool 7-Jul. & arrived New York 21-Jul. on the 4th west-bound crossing of the Great Britain, freight money wasn't collected on west bound covers. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $850