Lot
2726 
Inman Line "City of Washington", New York May 14th - Queenstown May 25th 1864. Envelope with illustrated "Girard House" corner card posted at New York receiving the "NEW YORK AM PKT / MAY / 13" and addressed to Wexford, Ireland. Prepaid 72 cents for under 1½ ounces using 1863, 24¢ grayish lilac, horizontal strip of 3. On arrival at Dublin stamped with "INSUFFICIENTLY PAID" and manuscript 4 Shillings charge for up to 2 ounces applied. Sent on to Wexford with backstamp for May 26th 1864 was applied, on delivery the addressee queried the charge and the letter returned to the Wexford office where manuscript "3/- allowed" was added with final delivery on May 30th. Atlantic Transit of 11 days; cover with internal hole repair at left of strip, F.-V.F.; with 1980 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 78a Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Realized: $1,500