Lot
1044 
1843 (Jan. 29) Philadelphia Pa. to Canton, China, datelined folded letter with red "Forwd. From Harnden & Cos. Foreign Letter Office, Phila." circular handstamp and matching "Pd… H" circular handstamp with ms. "1.75" notation within, endorsed "Single" and "Paid to Canton" at top and "By Overland Mail, Harnden's Express Jany 29/'43" at bottom left, additional red manuscript "Via Falmouth" at top left, reverse with neat strike of "Forwarded Through Willmer & Smith's, British & American Package Express Office, Liverpool" oval handstamp, entered mails partial red Liverpool (1.27) transit backstamp and matching "Paid At / Liverpool" framed handstamp on face with red manuscript "1/-" shilling prepaid rating, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE HARNDEN'S EXPRESS PHILADELPHIA USE TO CANTON, CHINA.
As an indication of rarity, a perusal of recent auctions did not turn up another Harnden's use from Philadelphia to China. The sender prepaid $1.75 for transmission to Canton as indicated by the Paid Harnden's marking.
Realized: $7,000