Lot
340 
1840 (Mar. 25) London, England to Boston, Mass., folded letter with red "Ship Letter, Paid London, 25MR25 1840" crown datestamp and red manuscript "8" prepaid rating, carried as endorsed by Red Swallowtail Gladiator from Portsmouth Mar. 27th to New York arriving Apr. 21st, red "New-York 'Ship' Apr 23" cds with manuscript "20¾" ship rating, additional bold "2nd DELIVERY" straightline, fresh and Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $210