Lot
2655 
Cunard Line "Africa", Boston - Queenstown 25th May - 5th June 1864. Wrapper addressed to Canton, China and posted at New York 24th May 1864. Arrived London 6th June and then forwarded via Southampton - Suez packet route. Transited Hong Kong 22nd July 1864 (back stamp). Overpaid by 3 Cents the 45 Cents via Southampton rate of September 1861 using 1862, 24¢ lilac + 24¢ gray. Atlantic transit of 9 days; minor erosion in address panel, Very Fine, ex Hyzen. Scott No. 78 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $1,800