Lot
1537 
1840 (Sep. 10) Goteborg, Sweden to Fall River Mass., datelined folded letter sent privately to Liverpool, red "Liverpool, SP 18, 1840" double-arc datestamp and red manuscript "1/-" prepaid packet rating, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Caledonia from Liverpool Sep. 19th to Boston arriving Oct. 3rd, red partial "Boston Ms. 'Ship' Oct 3" arrival cds and manuscript "12" due rating for 10¢ inland postage plus 2¢ ship fee, Very Fine and scarce early transatlantic use from Sweden, Carried on Maiden Voyage of Cunard Line Caledonia, ex-Roberts, J. Pullin. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $150