Lot
1204 
(Restored Rates) 1849 (Feb. 8) Londonderry, Ireland to New York, N.Y., folded letter with red "Paid at Derry" framed h.s. and "Derry FE 8 1849" backstamp, red London "Paid FE 9" cds and magenta "1/-" rating, Liverpool (2.10) backstamp, carried by Cunard Line Europa from Liverpool Feb. 10 to New York arriving Feb. 24, bold strike of New York red circled "6" cents h.s. for the 6¢ ship fee to port regardless of weight, a Very Fine restored rate on the last westbound sailing. Estimate $200 - 300.
Letter carried on third of four Cunard mail voyages to the U.S. during six week period when pre-retaliatory rates were restored before U.S.-U.K. postal convention became effective. Letter posted and marked paid at Londonderry, name shortened in the marking devices to "DERRY.".
Realized: $140