Lot
974 
1859 (Jan. 22) Calcutta, India to New York N.Y., cover with sharp "Forwarded by Atkinson Tilton & Co. & Co., Calcutta" oval and red "Calcutta, Ja 22, 1859, G.P.O." origin cds on reverse, endorsed "Per 'Bengal' via Marseilles", framed "INDIA UNPAID" handstamp, red London (3.1) transit backstamp and manuscript "18" debit, carried by Inman Line City of Washington from Liverpool Mar. 2nd to New York arriving Mar. 16th, black "New.York, Am. Packet. Mar 16" exchange cds and matching "39" cent due rating, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200.
The 39¢ rate from India via Marseilles for up to ¼ ounce comprised: 18¢ debit to Britain, 16¢ American packet sea passage plus 5¢ U.S. inland.
Realized: $220