Lot 2736
Inman Line "City of New York", New York - Liverpool 12th - 22nd August 1865. Entire dated "New York 11Agusto / 65" and addressed to Cadiz, Spain Received the "NEW YORK AM PKT / AP / 12" departure stamp. Reverse bears London transit of 23rd August and Cadiz arrival of 24th where a 4 Reale (1 Cent) local delivery was charged. Prepaid 21 Cents with 1861, 1¢ blue + 10¢ green, pair which was the correct rate from 1858 for Spanish mails by American Packet via England. The "PAID-ONLY / TO ENGLAND" was incorrectly applied at London. No additional charge was however made. Atlantic transit of 10 days, Very Fine and choice.Scott No. 63+68 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $800