Lot
2631 
Cunard Line Steamship "Cambria" First Direct Voyage to New York, Liverpool January 1st - New York January 18th 1848. Envelope posted prepaid "1/-" at Cupar Angus on December 18th 1847 with Edinburgh transit of 19th and Liverpool arrival of 20th too late for the sailing of the Caledonia. Put onto the Cambria on January 1st and carried through to New York where the "NEW YORK / SHIP / JAN 18 / 7 cts" was applied in the absence of any suitable stamps being supplied to the New York Exchange Office. Atlantic Transit 17 days via Halifax to New York, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $550