Lot
271 
1839 (Aug. 6) Baltimore Md. to Halifax, England, datelined folded letter with red "Baltimore Md. Aug 6" cds and "Paid" straightline with red manuscript "Ship 12½" freight money rating and "18¾" inland postage rating, red "New-York Aug 7" cds, carried on Blue Swallowtail Line Independence from New York Aug. 7th to Liverpool arriving Aug. 28th, two-line "Liverpool / Ship Letter" backstamp, and "1/4" 1s4d rating, fresh and Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $160