Lot
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1838 (Nov. 5) New Orleans La. to London, England via New York Express Mail, datelined gray folded letter with indistinct red New Orleans cds and matching "Paid" handstamp with red manuscript "75" cent express mail rating to New York care of Mess. J.W. Schmidt & Co., endorsed "Pr. Express Mail" in red manuscript, forwarded on Great Western from New York Nov. 23rd to Bristol arriving Dec. 7th, "Bristol, Ship-Letter" framed handstamp with manuscript "1/3" due rating for 8d ship letter fee plus 10d inland, reverse with red London (12.8) arrival cds and framed London Two Penny Post datestamp (Wilcox & Jay 459d), Very Fine and scarce express mail use via the "Great Western", ex-J. Pullin. Estimate $500 - 750.