By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
lot # 501 - united states postal history transatlantic mails - 1841 to 1854
1842 (Sep. 7) New York N.Y. to Cognac, France. Bluish green folded letter endorsed "p 'Caledonia' Steamer via Boston", red "Forwarded From Harnden's Boston" oval handstamp, carried as endorsed Cunard Line Caledonia departing Sep. 17th to Liverpool arriving Oct. 7th, London "Packet Letter" framed handstamp with "1/" shilling packet rating, red Calais (10.5) entry cds with "26" decimes due rating, Paris (10.5) and Cognac (10.7) backstamps; light horizontal fold toning, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
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