Lot
493 
1873 (Apr. 26) Le Havre, France to New York N.Y., Hartung & Co. correspondence buff cover bearing France 40c and 80c Empire issue tied by diamond lozenges, matching "Le Havre, Le Port, 26 Avril" origin cds, red London (4.28) transit cds with matching "PD" framed handstamp and "2" credit handstamp, carried as endorsed by Cunard Atlas from Liverpool May 1st to Boston arriving May 13th, red "Boston Paid May 13" exchange cds, New York May 14 arrival backstamp, Very Fine, This was the maiden voyage of the Cunard Line Atlas. Estimate $150 - 200.