Lot
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1840 (Sep. 30) Liverpool, England to New York, N.Y., datelined folded letter with red orange crowned-oval "Ship Letter/Liverpool" rimless cds and matching "8" pence handstamp for prepaid 8d ship letter rate, carried by the British and American Steam Company's President departing Liverpool Oct. 1st to New York arriving Oct. 18th, New York manuscript "6" cents due for ship fee, Very Fine, ex-Needs. Estimate $200 - 300.
The second of three voyages by "President", went missing on her third voyage homeward, and was presumed lost.
Realized: $170