Lot
2570 
(Name of Boat) PACKET SHIP ATLANTIC/ABRAHAM BELL & CO. OWNERS/NO 33 PINE ST. NEW YORK. Belfast - New York - Lynchburg of 1821, Entire dated "Belfast 1st September 1821" addressed to Lynchburg, Virginia. Arrived New York 12th October and charged "27" Cents being 25 Cents inland for over 500 miles plus 2 Cents ship letter. The inland fee seems to be an overcharge of 5 cents, the distance New York to Lynchburg via Washington and Richmond was 450 miles by post road. Atlantic transit of 39 days., Extremely Fine, a gorgeous example of this rare marking. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $1,250