Lot 2654
Cunard Steamship Asia, Boston - Queenstown 8th - 18th June 1864. Wrapper originating in New York addressed to Lyon, France endorsed "Steamship Asia". Prepaid a quadruple 60 Cents rate to France via England using 1861, 30¢ orange, vertical pair. 48 Cents to Britain shown by the New York departure stamp. Atlantic transit of 10 days; bottom stamp with nibbed perf at bottom, Very Fine.Scott No. 71 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $1,500