Lot
356 
1844 (Jul. 2) Leeds, England to Chicago Ill., folded letter with black "Leeds, JY 2 1844" and red manuscript "1/-" shilling rating, Liverpool (7.3) oval backstamp, carried by Cunard Line Hibernia from Liverpool Jul. 4th to Boston arriving Jul. 17th, light strike of red "Boston Ms 'Ship; Jul 17" cds and matching scarce "27" in circle due rating handstamp for 25¢ rate over 500 miles plus 2¢ ship fee, F.-V.F., Scarce example of this Boston "27" ratemarker on transatlantic mail. Estimate $200 - 300.