Lot
1103 
(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Nov. 21) Paris, France to Washington D.C. via England, folded letter with Paris (11.21) origin cds and red framed "PD" handstamp, red London (11.21) and Liverpool (11.23) transits, carried by Cunard Line Canada from Liverpool Apr. 25 to New York arriving Dec. 14, rare strike of large red "29" due rating (Winter 307b, recorded Sep.-Nov. 1848) for retaliatory 24¢ packet fee plus 5¢ inland, Very Fine, This is the maiden voyage of the new steamship Cunard Line Canada., ex-Hahn. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $800