By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
lot # 487 - united states postal history transatlantic mails - 1710 to 1840
1837 (Feb. 17) "Philadelphia February the 17th, 1837" to London, England. Datelined folded letter with manuscript "1/8" rating, reverse with clear strike of red oval handstamp "Hudson's News Room & Foreign Ship Letter Office (Forwarded Through)", boxed two line handstamp with "Penzance, Ship Letter", and London entry postmark, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
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