Lot
1205 
1849 (Feb. 19) New Orleans, La. to London, England, datelined Feb. 13th letter with "New Orleans La. Feb 19" cds and matching "Paid" with "5" rating handstamps, endorsed "P. West India Mail Steamer" that would route via Mobile, red London (3.31) backstamp and manuscript "1/-" shilling packet due rating; file fold, F.-V.F., a scarce routing via West Indies steamer. Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $1,150