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Lot
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(Pioneer Steamers) Halifax and Liverpool, England to Philadelphia, Pa. and Boston, Mass. (respectively) 2 covers per the Great Western; 1845 folded letter with blue oval "Paid at Halifax" and manuscript "8" pence private ship fee, red "New York Ship, Apr 16" cds and manuscript "14½" due (2¢ ship + 12½¢ for 80-150 miles zone), reverse with Halifax origin and Liverpool transit cds's, 1846 folded letter with red "8" handstamp & blue manuscript "12" due in Boston, red "New-York Nov 17" cds and reverse with Liverpool origin cds, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $400