Lot
1180 
1818 (Feb. 23) Holyhead, Wales to Dedham, Mass. via Ship Milo, folded letter with "Holyhead, 23 FE 18" rimless cds and red manuscript "Pd 10d" and endorsed "To the care of Mr. W. Hope, Liverpool" and also "Milo" at bottom left, rare complete strike of "Ship Milo, S.G. Bronson, Sail'd mar. 27" that sailed from Liverpool and arrived in Boston on Apr. 23, red "Boston Ms. Apr. 23" cds and matching "Ship" straightline handstamp with red manuscript "8" cent due rating, endorsements crossed, Atlantic transit of 45 days, Very Fine. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE SHIP MILO NAME-OF-BOAT MARKING.
Realized: $1,050