Lot
473 
1870 (Nov. 19) Liverpool, England to Boston, Mass., folded letter with Liverpool (11.19) cds, carried by Cunard Line China from Liverpool Nov. 19 to New York arriving Dec. 2, "Boston Dec. 3" backstamp and "In U.S. Notes" handstamp with blue crayon "19" cent depreciated currency due rating, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
Letter in closed mail bag for Boston and does not show any New York markings. Since letter was a double rate letter, the postage due in coin was 2x6¢ = 12¢ plus 6¢ unpaid letter fine, established by the new treaty.
Realized: $270