Lot
264 
1866 (Oct. 17) London, England to Charleston, S.C., datelined folded letter with London (10.27) cds and matching "38 / Cents" double-weight debit handstamp to U.S., manuscript rating crossed out, carried by Cunard Line Java from Queenstown Oct. 28th to Boston Nov. 7th, partial "Boston Br. Pkt. '48' Nov 7" exchange debit cds, matching bold "In U.S. Notes / 67" circular depreciated currency marking; minor tape staining, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300.
Letter was double rate and required 2x 24¢ = 48¢ postage due if paid in coin, or 67¢ in depreciated currency.
Realized: $280