Lot 269
1867 (Nov. 14) Detroit, Mich. to London, England, red "Detroit Am. Pkt. '3 Paid' Nov 14" exchange cds on cover bearing 24¢ lilac (78) tied by small grid cancel, carried on Allan Line Peruvian from Quebec Nov. 16th to Londonderry arriving Nov. 25th, red London Paid (11.27) arrival cds, Very Fine and scarce Detroit exchange office use., ex-Littauer.Estimate $400 - 600.
The Allan line sailed from Quebec or Portland to Liverpool via Londonderry. Portland, Chicago or Detroit were designated as the United States exchange office.
Realized: $290