Lot
4068 
1840 (Nov. 29) Charleston S.C. to London, England, folded cover with red "Charleston S.C. Nov 29" cds and two matching strikes of "Paid" handstamp with manuscript double-weight ratings of "50" for postage and "50" for freight money fee, carried as endorsed by Great Western from New York departing Dec. 9th to Bristol arriving Dec. 23rd, two-line "Bristol / Ship Letter" handstamp and manuscript "8" pence ship letter due rating, two red crayon "2d" markings, red London (12.25) arrival backstamp, Very Fine and scarce money letter from Charleston. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $700