Lot 1525
1846 (Jun. 7) Philadelphia, Pa. to Dewsbury, England, folded letter with blue "Philadelphia Pa. Jun 7" cds with matching "Paid" handstamp and blue manuscript "30" cents rating, carried by Great Britain from New York Jun. 8th to Liverpool arriving Jun. 22nd, Liverpool Ship (6.22) backstamp with handstamped "8" pence incoming ship due rating, Wakefield (6.23) and Dewsbury (6.23) backstamps, Very Fine, ex-Winter, J. Pullin.Estimate $200 - 300.
Letter prepaid the 25¢ freight money fee for a steamship plus 5¢ inland fee to New York. Carried on 2nd of 4 return voyages by "Great Britain" before running aground.
Realized: $210