Lot 293
1843 (Jan. 12) Manila, Philippines to Boston, Mass., datelined folded letter addressed in care of Baring Bros. at London and "Via Bombay", flap with oval "Forwarded by W. & T. Edmonton Co., Bombay" forwarder's handstamp, red London (5.7) backstamp, red "INDIA" oval handstamp and manuscript "3/6" 3s6d due rating, remailed with red London "Paid" (5.17) Maltese cross and red manuscript "1/-" shilling rating for transatlantic packet, Liverpool (5.18) oval, carried by Cunard Line Acadia from Liverpool May 19th to Boston arriving Jun. 1st, Boston red "Ship 6" clamshell due handstamp, Very Fine and early use from Manila.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $425