Lot
943 
(Retaliatory Rate) 1848 (Dec. 20) New York N.Y. To Rheims, France, carried under cover to avoid retaliatory rate by Cunard Line Canada from New York to England, London (1.3) backstamp and matching "Colonies, &c.Art.13" framed handstamp, Boulonge (1.4) entry cds and ms. "19" decimes due rating (9 dec. internal plus the 10 dec. GB fee for letter weighing between 7½ and 10 grams), Very Fine, Carried on the maiden return voyage of Cunard Line Canada. Estimate $400 - 600.