Lot
8 
(Pioneer Steamers) Geestendorf, Hannover (Germany) to London, England. Forwarded to Boston, Mass., 1845 folded letter with straightline "GEESTENDORF" origin postmark, red Maltese cross "Paid L.S., Ap 25 1845" handstamp and partial red "New York Ship, Oct 15, 7cts" cds, manuscript "8" pence due private ship fee and red rimless "Paid Ship Letter, London, Sp 25, 1845" cds, endorsed "P Great Britain" at left, manuscript "1/8" crossed through in the middle; light edge wear, F.-V.F., per the third west bound crossing of the Great Britain departing Liverpool 27-Sep. & arriving New York 15-Oct., freight money wasn't collected on west bound covers. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $525