Lot 2629
Cunard Line "Europa" Maiden Westbound in Retaliatory Rate Period, Liverpool July 15th - Boston July 27th 1848. Entire dated "Cork 10th of 7 Mo 1848" addressed to New York prepaid the 1/- packet rate. Routed through London on July 12th and bearing on reverse the Liverpool "L / JY 13 / A" transit. At Boston that offices "BOSTON / SHIP / JUL / 27 / MS" struck with a partial strike of the "29" charge stamp being 2 cents ship letter plus 25 cents to New York. Atlantic Transit 12 days, Very Fine.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $200