Lot
1216 
1854 (Dec. 8) Liverpool, England to Philadelphia, Pa., cover bearing G.B. 1s. green embossed, cut to shape, tied by "Liverpool 8 DE 1854" oval datestamp, carried by Cunard Line America from Liverpool Dec. 9 to Boston arriving Dec. 25, red "Phila. Br. Pkt. 'Paid 24' Dec 26" exchange cds, red manuscript docketing with Quaker dating; small edge tear and tiny stain, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300.
With this sailing of Cunard Line "America", Cunard reduced to only fortnightly service because of the Crimea War. .
Realized: $500