Lot
334 
1856 (Jun. 6) Bremen to Philadelphia, Pa., folded letter carried by Vanderbilt Line North Star Bremerhaven Jun. 6 to New York arriving Jun. 24, "New-York 'Ship 5cts' Jun 25" cds, Very Fine, A scarce non-contract steamship voyage. Estimate $300 - 400.
The Vanderbilt Line inaugurated service to Bremen via Southampton in May 1856. This cover was carried on the return of that first voyage to Bremen and the only Vanderbilt Line voyage to Europe in 1856. Some ship letters were carried on this voyage as illustrated by this cover.
Realized: $500