Lot
546 
(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Sep. 5) Rotterdam, Holland to Philadelphia, PA., folded letter from endorsed "p. Steamer from Liverpool", blue Rotterdam (9.5) datestamp and manuscript "120" Dutch Cents rating on reverse for single prepaid rate, London "Paid 7 SP 1848" cds and red manuscript "1/8" 1sh8d credit to G.B., carried by Cunard Line Acadia from Liverpool Sep. 9 to Boston arriving Sep. 24, red "Boston Ms. 'Ship' Sep 25" cds and matching red "34" retaliatory due rating for 10¢ inland postage and the 24¢ packet fee; fresh and Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
Letter carried on 12th of 25 Cunard voyages westbound to the U.S. under the retaliatory order.
Realized: $375