Lot
4048 
(Savannah to New York 3413) 1853 (Nov. 12) Savannah Ga. to Boston Mass., datelined folded letter carried on Route 3413 to New York bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) tied by bold "Steam/Ship" two-line handstamp, matching "New-York Nov 16" cds adjacent, endorsed "Per 'Augusta' " that was a vessel of 1,310 tons built for the line; tape stain bottom left corner, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300.
The New York & Savannah Steam Navigation Co. held the contract for the routes between these cities from July 1849 to June 1859 under three consecutive contracts. Between 1851 and 1855, the route was designated as 3413 at $80 per round trip performed once a week.
Realized: $375