Lot
4077 
1849 (Mar. 8) Havana, Cuba to Paris, France via Charleston S.C., folded letter with bold red "Forwarded by F.C. Black, Charleston S.C." oval handstamp with ms. "March 14" dating on flap, red "Charleston S.C. Mar 14" cds and matching "Paid" handstamp with red ms. rating, carried by Cunard Line America from Boston Mar. 21st to Liverpool arriving Apr. 3rd, red London (4.3) backstamp with "Colonies / &c.Art.13." framed handstamp, Boulonge (4.4) entry cds, various ms. ratings; large cover tear, Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
This was the first westbound sailing under the U.S.-G.B. Postal Convention of December 15, 1848.
Realized: $210