Lot 502
(Massachusetts) Boston (British P.O.), clear red straight line handstamp on folded letter datelined "British Consulate, New York, July 15, 1844" to Kirby Lonsdale, England, carried by the Britannia with oval Liverpool "America, L" oval handstamp on reverse manuscript "2/" rate on front, blue arrival backstamp, Very Fine, the latest reported usage of this Boston British post office marking.Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $250