Lot 937
(Retaliatory Rate) 1848 (Aug. 26) Batavia, Java To Boston Mass. Via London, datelined folded letter endorsed "Via England", carried privately to England where entered mails with red London "Paid, L.S., 3 NO 1848" maltese cross postmark overstriking red manuscript "1/-" shilling prepaid packet rating, carried by Cunard Line Acadia from Liverpool Nov. 4th to Boston arriving Nov. 19th, Boston red "24" rating handstamp for 24¢ retaliatory packet fee; vertical file fold separated and arrival docketing, otherwise Very Fine. Carried on the last outbound sailing of the Cunard Line Acadia., otherwise Very Fine.Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $1,200