Lot
4029 
(Narragansett Bay Route 615) Fall River Ms Apr 26, dark purple cds with matching framed "Steam Boat" handstamp and manuscript "6" rating on folded letter datelined "Provd. 26th April 1834" to Fall River Mass., endorsed "Boat" by sender, carried by the King Philip to Fall River, fold toning; accompanied by second 1844 cover datelined "Providence Aug 17. 1844" to Fall River carried by King Philip, red "Fall River Ms. Aug 17" cds and matching "Steam" rating handstamp with manuscript "6" rating for port of arrival rate, F.-V.F. pair. Estimate $300 - 400.
In 1834, the Fall River Iron Corporation steamship King Philip started to carry non-contract letters between Providence and Fall River. In June 1841, this service was contracted at 2¢ a letter as Route 615. This made no difference to the actual payment, since the letters were charged a 2¢ ship letter fee.
Realized: $230