Lot
395 
(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Dec. 1) Manchester, England to Philadelphia Pa., folded letter with red "Manchester, DE 1, 1848" cds and red manuscript "1/-" shilling packet rating, Liverpool (12.2) backstamp, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Niagara from Liverpool Dec. 2nd to Boston arriving Dec. 16th, red "Boston Ms. 'Ship' Dec 16" cds with matching "34" cent retaliatory rating handstamp, Very Fine, This was the final voyage into Boston under the retaliatory rate period. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $140