Lot
1242 
1871 (Oct. 10) Liverpool, England to Maracaibo, Curacao, folded letter bearing G.B. 1s. green, wing margin, tied by "Liverpool 16OC71" duplex, red "12½/Cents" credit rating h.s., carried by RMSS Moselle to St. Thomas, transferred to Jesurun & Zoon Galgo for carriage to Curacao, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200.
The rate to the Dutch West Indies was 1 shilling per ½ ounce. The Netherlands received 12½ Dutch cents per ½ ounce for sea carriage and final delivery.
Realized: $475