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301

1786 (Apr. 22) Ostend, Belgium to Philadelphia Pa., folded letter sent privately to London, entered mails with London "29/AP" bishop mark with matching "Post Paid" in circle handstamp and red manuscript "P2/-" rating for double the 1s packet fee, additional additional London "3/MA" Bishop mark and red "Post Paid" in circle handstamp,missing the Falmouth packet Portland May 7th and was sent on the Antelope Jun. 12th to New York where manuscript. "4" dwt due rating applied, Philadelphia "1/10" 1s10d local currency rating, docketed as received Jul. 16th; light overall toning, Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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302

1787 (Aug. 21) Philadelphia Pa. to Cork, Ireland, datelined folded letter with partial "New-York Sep 5" straightline and manuscript "1/-" due rating for 1s packet fee, carried by Falmouth packet Grantham from New York Sep. 8th to Falmouth arriving Oct. 2nd, London (10.3) backstamp and ms. "1/6" due rating, Cork rerated "1/10" due for 1s packet fee plus 10d inland postage, F.-V.F., ex-Feldman. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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303

1790 (Jan. 19) Liverpool, England to Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter endorsed "Pr favour Herons Capt Tompson" at lower left and with manuscript "1/" shilling packet rating, entered U.S. mails with "New-York * march * 20," straightline postmark and manuscript "Sh 2" rating for 2¢ ship letter, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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304

1792 (Dec. 11) London, England to Middlesex County, Mass., docketed folded cover, entered mails with "N-York. Feb 20" straightline and red manuscript "Sh 104" and "1 oz" ratings, endorsed "The Post-Master Boston is desired to give Col. Baldwin notice of this Letter as soon as possible" at top, receipt docketing on back "paid postage 6/4", small edge tears at top and minor paper loss on flap, F.-V.F., A scarce quadruple rate use of four-times 25¢ inland postage plus the 4¢ ship fee. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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305

1793 (Oct. 21) Charleston S.C. to Edinburgh, Scotland, datelined folded letter carried by Ship Major Pinckney from Charleston Oct. 28th (Charleston, City Gazette, 28 Oct 1793) to Deal, entered mails with "Deal / Ship-Lre" two-line postmark and manuscript "9" pence for double 4d inland rate to London plus 1d ship fee, London (12.12) backstamp and rerated "1/11" for 9d plus two-times 7d to Edinburgh, red Edinburgh "DE/15" bishop arrival backstamp, F.-V.F. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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306

1796 (Sep. 7) London, England to Philadelphia Pa., folded cover with red London (9.7) cds and manuscript "1/" rating for 1s packet fee, carried by Falmouth packet Princess of Wales from Falmouth Sep. 24th via Halifax Oct. 19th to New York arriving Oct. 26th, New York manuscript "10" cent rating for 60-100 miles inland, docketed as received Oct. 27th, file fold, Fine. Estimate $50 - 75. (Image1)

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307

1797 (Apr. 12) Worcester County Md. to London, England, folded letter with "BALT MAY 18" straightline postmark and matching "Paid" handstamp with manuscript "30" cent double-weight rating to London, England, endorsed "p. the British packet" at lower left, carried by the Carteret from New York May 31st to Falmouth arriving Aug. 6th, London (8.7) arrival backstamp and manuscript "2/-" shilling rating for double the 1s packet rate, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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308

1798 (Jul. 16) Birmingham, England to Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter with "Birmingham" rimless postmark and manuscript "6" pence rating to care of Mrs. Mary Barlow of Bristol for forwarding, carried transatlantic by private ship, entered mails with manuscript "Chester 17 Aug" postmark and "Sh 10" rating for 6¢ inland postage under 30 miles plus 4¢ ship fee; light central fold, Very Fine. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE AND EARLY CHESTER MD. SHIP LETTER USE. Chester Pa. is located in Delaware County situated along the Delaware River only 15 miles down river from Philadelphia. This is a very early statehood postmark use from Chester and unlisted as a ship use. (Image1)

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309

(Privateering) 1800 (Feb. 6) Nassau, Bahamas to Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter written and signed by Jacob Weiser to merchant Manuel Tyer with interesting content, "Bought the Schooner Weymouth which is now called the Eliza. She was captured on her passage from Cape Francois to Baltimore by a French Privateer and afterwards recaptured by the United States Frigates General Green and Boston put into this Port in Distress and Condemned on this Principle, that her repairs to make her sea worthy would cost more then she was really worth - I have had her thoroughly overhauled and is now in Compleat Order. Nearly loaded and will sail on or about the 10th Instant in Company with the Sloop Escape for Philadelphia to your address…", entered U.S. mails with clamshell "New-York, Mar 14" postmark with red manuscript "Sh 14½" rating for 12½¢ inland plus 2¢ ship fee, Very Fine and interesting privateering content. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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310

1803 (May 20) Glasgow, Scotland to Charleston S.C., datelined folded letter with "Glasgow / 20 May 1803" two-line postmark and matching "Post Paid" circular handstamp and red manuscript "p 2/2" 2s2s prepaid packet rating, London Paid (6.1) tombstone datestamp, manuscript "25" cent due rating, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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311

(1807 Embargo Act) 1808 (Jan. 12) Amsterdam to New Orleans La. via London, datelined folded letter carried by private ship to England, docketed as handled by "p. Greffulhe Brothers, London 10 Mar 1808" on reverse, red "Paid Ship Letter, London, Mar 10 1808" crown cds and manuscript "1/" shilling rating, endorsed "p Carolina Ann, or first ship" at top, red "Baltimore Md. May 3" ds and matching "Ship" handstamp with manuscript "27" cent rating (25¢ inland plus 2¢ ship fee), docketed "Rec'd 29 May 1808" left, Very Fine and attractive, This letter was delayed due to the embargo order. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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312

(1807 Embargo Act) 1808 (Jan. 28) Stonehouse, England to Boston, Mass., folded letter endorsed "Pr. Packet" and manuscript "2/8" 2s8d rating, additional manuscript "1d" rating at top left; some soiling, Fine, This is reported as the last mail delivery by Packet before the imposition of the embargo. Estimate $200 - 300. The Embargo Act of 1807 was a general Embargo that made illegal any and all exports from the United States. It was sponsored by President Thomas Jefferson and enacted by Congress. The goal was to force Britain and France to respect American rights during the Napoleonic Wars. The U.S. wanted to remain neutral and trade with both sides, but neither side wanted the other to have the American supplies. The American goal was to use economic coercion to avoid war, and punish Britain due to the thousands of impressed American seamen. The policy was highly unpopular with shipping interests, and historians have judged it a failure. It was repealed as Jefferson left office in 1809. (Image1)

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313

1809 (Jun. 3) Rotterdam, Holland to Philadelphia Pa. via London, datelined folded cover carried privately to London, entered mails with red London "Paid, Jul 8, 1809" cds and red manuscript "4/-" rating for double the 2s packet eff. Dec. 3rd 1805, carried by Falmouth packet Lady Pellew from Falmouth Jul. 11th to New York arriving Aug. 24th, New York "25" cent rating for double the 12½¢ inland rate, docketed as received Aug. 25th, F.-V.F. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

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314

1809 (Jun. 7) London, England to Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter with red London Paid (6.7) cds and red manuscript "2/-" rating for the 2s packet rate eff. Dec. 3rd 1805, carried by Falmouth packet Windsor Castle from Falmouth Jun. 15th to New York, New York "12½" cent due rating. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

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315

1810 (Mar. 30) London, England to Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter with red London "Paid, 30 MA 1810" cds and red manuscript "2/-" prepaid packet rating, carried as endorsed by Falmouth packet Princess Amelia from Falmouth Apr. 1st to New York arriving May 15th, New York manuscript "12½" cent inland rating, fresh and Very Fine. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

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316

1812 (Feb. 10) Liverpool, England to Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter carried as endorsed by private ship Anna Maria from Liverpool Mar. 8th to Philadelphia arriving Apr. 5th, red "6" in circle rate handstamp for 6¢ ship fee at port of arrival, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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317

(War of 1812) 1812 (Apr. 4) New York N.Y. to Ship Symmetry, datelined letter addressed to "Capt. Thomas T. Morton, Ship Symmetry, from Portsmouth, Engd" with content regarding the embargo on British goods and the status of Amelia Island…"As an Embargo is certainly laid at Washington, we expect it here tomorrow morning, it will therefore by very important to come in with the ship. I will therefore recommend you going to Amelia & put yourself under the direction of Mr. Stewart & Mr. Welsh, who will either load you for the South Yards, or you perhaps may get a freight for Liverpool, but you must take care to keep out of the waters of the United States…A report is in circulation that Amelia Island has shook off the Spanish Authority & declared themselves Independent"; light cover soiling and toning, F.-V.F., ex-Thompson. Estimate $500 - 750. In the period before the War of 1812 there were a number of United States Acts that blocked international trade and disrupted mails with Canada and the Maritime Provinces. This letter was carried privately to Captain Morton giving warning of the embargo in place in northern ports. (Image1)

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318

(War of 1812) 1812 (Oct. 6) Shelton Ham, England to Philadelphia, Pa., folded letter with two partial strikes of Shelton Ham rimless cds dated Oct. 6th and 7th, red manuscript "P 2/-" prepaid rating, carried by British packet, manuscript "22" cent due rating for 20¢ inland postage plus 2¢ ship fee; fold separations, F.-V.F., A scarce use by British packet after War was declared. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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319

(War of 1812) 1812 (Oct. 13) Richmond Va. to Kirkcudbright, North Britain, datelined folded letter endorsed "p. Cartel from Norfolk", red "Ship Letter, Falmouth" crown oval handstamp with manuscript "1/7" 1s7d rating, minor edge wear at top, Very Fine and scarce use by Cartel ship. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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320

(War of 1812) 1813 (May 13) Liverpool, England to Providence R.I., printed letter and prices current endorsed "per ship Holton", entered mails with "Portland Me. July" cds with ms. "July 8" dating and red manuscript "Sh 19" due rating for 17¢ inland plus 2¢ ship fee, interesting content regarding changing relationships with America and the licensing of neutral vessels to trade, Very Fine and scarce blockade run letter, ex-Walske. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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321

(War of 1812) 1813-15 Folded Letters From Great Britain and Ireland, group of three folded letters, 1813 (Aug. 10) London to New York with red "New York Nov 9" cds, letter mentions receipt of letter by the Robert Barnes Cartel; 1814 Donaghadel, Ireland to Washington Pa. with "Phi" cds and matching "Ship" handstamp with red ms. "32" rating; and 1815 (Apr. 8) London to New York with withdrawn ship letter cds and via Wilmington with "39½" cent war time rating, flap faults affect marking, F.-V.F. group. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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322

(War of 1812) 1814 (Jan. 28) London, England to Baltimore Md., datelined folded letter carried transatlantic through the British blockage, entered mails with "Washn. City May 23" cds and red manuscript "Sh 12" ship rating (10¢ inland postage plus 2¢ ship fee); couple file folds, F.-V.F., A rare transatlantic use through the blockade. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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323

(War of 1812) 1815 (Feb. 1) Bordeaux, France to Charleston S.C. via Baltimore, part printed prices current with excellent war content, entered U.S. mails with red "Baltimore Md. Mar 21" cds and matching "Ship" handstamp with red manuscript "39½" due rating for 37½¢ war time (over 500 miles 25¢ plus 50% surcharge) plus 2¢ ship fee, Very Fine and scarce War Surcharge ship letter use, ex-Robertson. Estimate $750 - 1,000. Printed circular dated Nov. 1st 1814, "I have been deprived of the pleasure of addressing you, for want of suitable opportunities, since the memorable events of last spring; which in changing the political relations of Europe, restored at the same time this country to the septer of the Bourbons… The King has declared Marseilles a free commercial port. By a late decision of this government any vessels of England or the United States which may on the passage have captured the ships, or property of either nation are not admitted to an entry in the ports of France: They may come and take refreshments, but cannot land either their original cargoes or prize goods: thus letters of marque destined to France with cargoes are vitually prohibited capturing on the high seas; although their prizes are directed for the United States. Europe is anxiously awaiting the resolves of the Congress at Vienna. The task of harmonizing the various and jarring interests of rival potentates - ambitious all for power an extensive dominion, is truly herculean. It is problematical to many whether the high powers will be able to form a sincere accord of a nature to secure to their wearied subjects an interval of peaceful repose sufficient to repair the ruinous disasters which have befallen them so many years past. Reports are various and contradictory respecting the negotiations carried on at Ghent; we have no opinion of a favorable result. (Image1)

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324

1815 (Feb. 16) Liverpool, England to New Haven Ct., folded cover with red "Post Paid Withdrawn Ship Letter Liverpool, 16 Fe 16, 1815" double-circle datestamp on reverse and red manuscript "1/6" 1s6d prepaid rating, endorsed "pr. Swedish Brig Sophia - via Amelia Island" at bottom left, entered mails with "New.York May 27" cds and red manuscript "32" cent war ship rating (double the 10¢ inland rate plus 50% surcharge and the 2¢ ship fee); some paper loss from wax seal removal, Very Fine. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. A SCARCE LIVERPOOL WITHDRAWN SHIP LETTER USE. The Act of October 10th 1814, made it illegal to place an outbound letter on any ship privately, unless the letter had first been presented to the British Post Office and a fee paid equal to one-third of the combined inland and sea packet postage. Upon payment, the letter received the "Withdrawn Ship Letter" handstamp and the sender was allowed to send the letter by any ship of his choice. In that the Post Office was providing no service at all for this little used and unpopular act, it as terminated on July 11th 1815. (Image1)

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325

1815 (Apr. 16) London, England to New York N.Y., part folded letter with red "Post Paid Withdrawn Ship Letter London, 16 AP 16, 1815" double-circle datestamp on reverse and red manuscript "1/9" 1s9d prepaid rating, endorsed "Fanny" at bottom left, Very Fine. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. A SCARCE LONDON WITHDRAWN SHIP LETTER USE. (Image1)

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326

1816 (Sep. 27) Philadelphia Pa. to London, England, datelined folded letter endorsed per "Minerva" at bottom left, entered mails with "Liverpool / Ship Letter" two-line framed handstamp with "1/7" due rating for 11d inland (170-230 miles) plus 8d ship fee, red London (10.28) backstamp and additional manuscript "2d" delivery fee rating at top right, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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327

1818 (Dec. 18) Liverpool, England to Montreal, Canada via New York, datelined folded letter endorsed "p Ja Monroe" on reverse, carried by Black Ball Line James Monroe from Liverpool Mar. 28th to New York arriving Apr. 30th, red "New-York Apr 30" cds with matching "Ship" straightline and red manuscript "20¾" due rating (18¾4 postage plus 2¢ ship fee), Canadian red manuscript "1N10" 1s10d due rating, Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. THIS WAS THE MAIDEN RETURN VOYAGE OF THE BLACK BALL LINE JAMES MONROE. The Black Ball line, or "Old Line", inaugurated service with the "James Monroe" sailing from New York Jan. 5th 1818 and the "Courier" sailing from Liverpool Jan. 4th. This letter was carried on the return first voyage of the "James Monroe", which was forced to put back after first departing Mar. 18th, but sailed again successfully on Mar. 28th. (Image1)

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328

1819 (c. Nov. 28) London, England to Newport R.I., undated folded cover from the Vernon correspondence endorsed "Packet Herald" at lower left, carried by packet Herald from Liverpool Nov. 29th bound to New York but caught in storm at sea and forced into Narragansett Bay where she had to put into Newport R.I. where the mails were landed, large Newport "SHIP 6" rating handstamp for delivery at port of entry, Very Fine, ex-Hahn. Estimate $500 - 750. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF PACKET PUTTING INTO NEWARK AND LANDING THE MAILS. (Image1)

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329

1820 (Jul. 18) Liverpool, England to New York N.Y., folded letter with neat strike of red "Ship Atlantic, Sailed Jul. 18, W. Matlock" fancy ship oval handstamp, endorsed "p Atlantic" at lower left, New York red manuscript "6" cent due ship rating, Very Fine and choice strike. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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330

1822 (Jul. 24) Kingston, Jamaica to Bridgeport Conn., datelined and signed folded letter from Francis Eliott carried by private ship into Philadelphia, entered mails with red "Phil 10 Sep" cds with manuscript "18¾" rating corrected to "12½" cent inland postage, no ship fee added as bootlegged, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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331

1824, 1876 England to Bermuda, two covers, 1824 (Jan. 1) London, England folded letter to Bermuda endorsed "p. Packet" at lower left, London backstamp and "2/2" 2s2d rating for unpaid Via Halifax rate, carried by Lady Wellington from Falmouth Jan. 12th to Halifax arriving Feb. 27th, then by HMS Argus from Halifax Feb. 27th to Bermuda arriving Mar. 11th, Bermuda manuscript "3/8" 3s8d local currency rating; 1876 (Sep. 18) Margate duplex ties 6d gray to Army Medical Dept. carried by Cunard Line via Halifax, opening tear at bottom, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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332

1830 (Mar. 20) Marseille, France to Philadelphia Pa., folded letter with "Marseille, 21 Mars 1830" cds and manuscript "12" decimes rating on reverse for French internal postage plus 1 decime Voie de Mer fee, "P. 12. P. / Marseille" two-line handstamp and red intertwined "AV" framed marking (Affranchissement Vérifiée), red "New-York May 23" cds and matching small "SHIP" handstamp with red manuscript "12½" inland postage rating, ex-Carroll Chase. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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333

1835 (Jul. 22) Philadelphia Pa. to Teneriffe, Canary Islands, datelined folded letter addressed in care of Thos. Moore at London, flap with red "Moses Taylor, New-York" forwarders oval, carried by Red Star Line England from New York Jul. 24th to Liverpool arriving Aug. 16th, flap with "Liverpool / Ship Letter" framed handstamp with "1/7" due rating for 11d inland postage plus 8d ship fee, red London (8.19) backstamp, forwarded by Azores packet departing Aug. 26th for Teneriffe, Very Fine and scarce destination. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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334

1835 (Oct. 28) Somerset, England to Skeanateles N.Y., datelined folded letter with "Penny Post" two-line backstamp and red manuscript "P 2/1" 2s1d rating, manuscript "Post Paid" crossed out and "2/-" rating added, bold "Missent to / FALMOUTH" two-line framed handstamp applied, carried by Black Ball Line Hibernia from Liverpool Nov. 1st to New York arriving Dec. 28th, transatlantic where red "Ship" handstamp and red manuscript "20¾" due rating applied; edge tear and light soiling, Fine and unusual use. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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335

1835 (Dec. 31) Liverpool, England to Boston Ms. and forwarded, printed market letter carried by Black Ball Line England from Liverpool Jan. 1st to New York arriving Feb. 10th, red "New-York 'Ship' Feb 10" cds with red manuscript "20¾" rating for 18¾¢ inland plus 2¢ ship fee, red "Boston Ms." cds with matching red "SHIP" and "FORWd." straightlines with red manuscript. "10" cents forwarding postage totaled to "30¾", Very Fine and scarce transatlantic forwarded use, This was the Maiden Voyage of the England for the Black Ball Line, which was purchased from the Red Star Line and replaced the Britannia. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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336

1836 (Dec. 20) St. Thomas, Danish West Indies to Marseille, France, endorsed "p. Charles frédérie, via Bordeaux" at lower left, bold "Bordeaux, 28 Janv. 1837" cds and manuscript "10" decimes inland rating, indistinct strike of "Pays D'Outremer" framed handstamp, Marseille (2.1) arrival backstamp; horizontal fold, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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337

1837 (Jan. 6) New Orleans La. to London, England, folded letter endorsed "p. Express mail" with blue "New Orleans La. Jan 6" cds and matching "Paid" handstamp with red manuscript "150" express rating, carried by the Red Star Line Sheffield from New York Jan. 26th to Liverpool arriving Feb. 14th, large two-line "Liverpool / Ship Letter" framed handstamp on flap and manuscript "3/2" 3s2d double-weight rating. Estimate $750 - 1,000. A RARE EXPRESS MAIL TRANSATLANTIC USAGE BY LIVERPOOL SAILING PACKET. Double-weight letter sent at the 75¢ express mail rate (triple normal rates or 3x25¢) from Mobile to New York. (Image1)

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338

1838 (Apr. 18) Aberdeen, Scotland to Knoxville Ill., Kings College datelined folded letter with red "Paid at / Aberdeen" framed handstamp, Aberdeen (4.18) backstamp and red manuscript "1/-" shilling prepaid rating, red London (4.19) cds and Liverpool (4.20) transit backstamp, carried by Blue Swallowtail Pennsylvania from Liverpool Apr. 20th to New York arriving May 29th, red "New--York 'Ship' May 29" cds manuscript "27" cent rating for 25¢ postage plus 2¢ ship fee, forwarded to New Boston with "Knoxville Ill Jun 5" cds and red manuscript "Forwarded 10cts" totalled to "37" cents due, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1838 (Dec. 7) Philadelphia Pa. to Cognac, France, folded letter with blue "Philadelphia, Pa., Dec 7" cds and matching boxed "Paid" handstamp with manuscript "12½" rating, red "New York, Dec 8" dispatch cds, "Pays D'Outremer, Par Le Havre" transit handstamp and manuscript "9" decimes rating, Cognac (12.30) receiving backstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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340

1840 (Mar. 25) London, England to Boston, Mass., folded letter with red "Ship Letter, Paid London, 25MR25 1840" crown datestamp and red manuscript "8" prepaid rating, carried as endorsed by Red Swallowtail Gladiator from Portsmouth Mar. 27th to New York arriving Apr. 21st, red "New-York 'Ship' Apr 23" cds with manuscript "20¾" ship rating, additional bold "2nd DELIVERY" straightline, fresh and Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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341

1840 (Oct. 20) Liverpool, England to New York, N.Y., datelined folded letter with red "Liverpool OC 20, 1840" backstamp and matching "Paid at Liverpool" framed handstamp with red manuscript "6/-" rating for 6x the 1s packet fee, carried as endorsed by the Cunard Line Britannia from Liverpool Oct. 20th to Boston arriving Nov. 3rd, red "Boston Ms. 'Ship' Nov 3" cds with "2¼ oz" and "1.70¾" rating for 9x 18¾¢ letter rate plus 2¢ ship fee, F.-V.F., an exceptionally high 2¼ oz. weight transatlantic letter. Estimate $300 - 400. Apparently the British did not have a 5x rate as the letter weighed 2¼ oz. and was rated 6x the 1s packet rate. The U.S. on the other hand did have the odd times rates. (Image1)

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1840 (Nov. 30) New York N.Y. to Cognac, France, datelined folded letter with bold red "Forwarded from Harnden's Package Express & Foreign Letter Office, New York" oval handstamp, carried by Cunard Line Britannia from Boston Dec. 1st to Liverpool arriving Dec. 15th, flap with Liverpool "America / L" oval and red London (12.16) transit with matching "Packet Letter" framed handstamp with "1/-" shilling debit, red Calais (12.18) transit, Paris (12.18) and Cognac arrival backstamps, fresh and Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1841 (Jan. 23) Baltimore Md. to Glasgow, Scotland, folded cover with red "Baltimore Md. Jan 23" cds and matching "Paid" handstamp with red manuscript prepaid rating to New York, endorsed "p. Sheridan pkt 25 Jany via N York to L'pool", carried as endorsed by Dramatic Line Sheridan departing New York Jan. 25th to Liverpool, bold "Liverpool / Ship Letter" backstamp and "8" pence due rating handstamp, reverse with Glasgow (2.19) framed arrival handstamp; horizontal fold, F.-V.F., a scarce sailing packet use. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1841 (Apr. 3) New York N.Y. to London, England, folded cover with red "Forwarded by Goodhue & Co. New York" and "Forwd by T.W.Ward Boston" ovals, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Acadia from Boston Apr. 17th to Liverpool arriving May 2nd, red London (5.3) arrival backstamp and manuscript "1/-" shilling packet due rating, Very Fine, a scarce double forwarder cover. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1841 (May 4) Liverpool, England to New York N.Y., datelined folded letter from the Abraham Bell correspondence, red "Paid At Liverpool 1841 MY 4" framed handstamp with red manuscript "4/-" prepaid rating for four-times 1s packet rate (there was no triple rate), carried by Cunard Line Caledonia from Liverpool May 4th to Boston arriving May 19th, red "Boston Ms. 'Ship' May 19" cds with ms. "1½ oz" and "114½" due rating for six-times 18¾¢ inland plus 2¢ ship fee, Very Fine, a scarce high 1½ oz. weight transatlantic letter. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1841 (May 13) Philadelphia Pa. to London, England, datelined folded letter with scarce red "Ford. from Harnden & Cos. Foreign Letter Office, Phila." circular handstamp, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Britannia from Boston May 16th to Liverpool arriving Jun. 9th, red London (6.10) arrival backstamp and manuscript "1/-" shilling rating for packet fee; some file fold wear, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. The "Britannia" on this eastbound voyage, ran upon the rocks entering Halifax harbor on 18 May while under control of a pilot. She went to St. John, New Brunswick, for inspection and repairs and resumed the homeward voyage from Halifax on 28 May. She was delayed for 10 days as a result. (Image1)

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1842 (Mar. 14) Naples, Sicily to Washington, D.C., folded cover carried privately to Paris and posted, red Paris (3.30) cds and "22" decimes prepaid rating on reverse, red manuscript "1/-" shilling credit to G.B., red London Paid (4.1) and Liverpool (4.2) transits, carried by Cunard Line Britannia from Liverpool Apr. 5 to Boston arriving Apr. 20, manuscript "Free" rating as letter was to Adj. General Jones, F.-V.F., a scarce incoming free transatlantic cover. Estimate $150 - 200. Letter carried privately to Paris and posted. Prepayment consisted of 12 decimes to G.B. and 10 decimes retained by France for internal postage. Boston marked letter "free" as it was addressed to the Adjutant General of the Army, General Jones, who enjoyed a free franking privilege. (Image1)

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1842 (Apr. 26, Jul. 29) Boston, Mass. to Oundle, England, correspondence pair each with red "Forwarded from Harndens Package Express & Foreign Letters, Boston" oval handstamp and matching red "Pd H" in circle handstamp, 1842 (Apr. 26) carried by Cunard Line Britannia from Boston May 1st to Liverpool arriving May 15th, flap with Liverpool (5.16) and London (5.17) backstamps, stamp apparently fell off, 1842 (Jul. 29) carried by Cunard Line Acadia from Boston Aug. 1st to Liverpool arriving Aug. 13th, Liverpool (8.14) backstamp with G.B. 1d red on bluish, four margins tied by Maltese cross, red London (8.15) transit backstamp, Very Fine correspondence pair. Estimate $300 - 400.Complete images: View gallery or Download PDF (1.8MB) (Image1)

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1842 (Aug. 29) Philadelphia Pa. to London, England, datelined folded letter with red "Harnden & Co, Foreign Letter Office, Phila." circular handstamp, entered mails with blue "Philadelphia Pa. Aug 29" cds and matching "Paid" handstamp with ms. "37½" rating for double the 18¾¢ inland postage to Boston, carried by Cunard Line Britannia from Boston Sep. 1st to Liverpool arriving Sep. 14th, red London (9.15) backstamp with manuscript "2/-" rate for double the 1s packet rate; file fold wear, Fine, ex-Morris; with 1997 P.F. certificate. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1843 (Jan. 31) Fall River Mass. to Leghorn, Tuscany, folded letter bearing light strike of red "Harndens Boston" oval handstamp, carried by Cunard Line Caledonia from Boston to Liverpool, London (2.18) transit backstamp with matching "Detained for Postage" framed handstamp, Harnden agent paid 1s Transatlantic packet fee and 1s7d for sending letter through France to the Sardinian border, manuscript ratings totaled to "2/7" for 2 shillings 7 pence, Tuscany ms. "21" crazie due rating rating, Very Fine and scarce Harnden's detained letter to Tuscany. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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351

1843 (Mar. 15) Philadelphia Pa. to Halifax, England, blue folded letter with blue "Philadelphia Pa. Oct 3" cds and matching "Paid" h.s. with red manuscript "37½" combined rating for 12½¢ inland postage plus the 25¢ freight money fee, carried as endorsed by Great Western from New York to Bristol, "Liverpool / Ship" framed backstamp and matching "8" pence due rating handstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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352

1843 (Oct. 26) Charleston S.C. to Rotterdam, Holland, light blue folded letter with "Forwarded by Herckenrath Lowndes & Co., Charleston" oval handstamp and red "Charleston S.C. Oct 26" cds with matching "Paid" handstamp and "25" cent rating to Boston, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Hibernia from Boston May 16th to Liverpool arriving May 28th, red London (11.15) transit backstamp and manuscript "2/4" British debit, red Rotterdam (11.17) backstamp with matching "England / over Rotterdam" script handstamp, manuscript "190" Dutch cents due rating, forwarded to Schiedam, Nov. 18th arrival backstamp, Very Fine, This was the maiden return voyage of the Cunard Line Hibernia. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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353

1843 (Nov. 19) Liverpool, England to New York N.Y., datelined folded letter with red "Paid At Liverpool, NO 19 1843" framed datestamp and red "1/-" shilling rating for transatlantic packet fee, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Acadia from Liverpool Nov. 19th to Boston arriving Dec. 6th, partial red Boston Ship cds with matching scarce "203" circular due rating handstamp for 18¾¢ inland postage plus 2¢ ship fee; mounted on exhibit page, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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354

1844 (Apr. 30) New York N.Y. to Liverpool, England, datelined folded letter addressed to Capt. Thomas B. Cropper of Ship 'New York' at Liverpool, with red "Forwd by T.W. Ward, Boston" oval handstamp with matching "PR. ACADIA", carried by Cunard Line Acadia from Boston May 1st to Liverpool arriving May 15th, Liverpool America oval handstamp with matching "1/" shilling rating handstamp, fresh and Very Fine, a scarce Ward name-of-boat marking. Estimate $500 - 750. The forwarding agents T.W. Ward of Boston used a set of handstamps for four Cunard vessels operating the mail packet contract in the 1842-44 time period. There are two versions of this Ward name of boat straightline, one with a large "R" in "PR", and the other with a small cap "R". (Image1)

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1844 (May 7) Richmond Va. to Liverpool, England, folded letter with red "Richmond Va. May 7" cds and matching "Paid" handstamp with purple manuscript. "1.00" rating for quadruple weight, carried by Cunard Line Hibernia from Boston May 16th to Liverpool arriving May 28th, Liverpool "L / America" oval backstamp with matching "1/" shilling due rating handstamp for single packet rate, forwarded upon arrival to Leeds, Very Fine, The Hibernia was the 5th Cunard Line steamship in service. Interesting quadruple rate use treated as a single packet rate on arrival. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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356

1844 (Jul. 2) Leeds, England to Chicago Ill., folded letter with black "Leeds, JY 2 1844" and red manuscript "1/-" shilling rating, Liverpool (7.3) oval backstamp, carried by Cunard Line Hibernia from Liverpool Jul. 4th to Boston arriving Jul. 17th, light strike of red "Boston Ms 'Ship; Jul 17" cds and matching scarce "27" in circle due rating handstamp for 25¢ rate over 500 miles plus 2¢ ship fee, F.-V.F., Scarce example of this Boston "27" ratemarker on transatlantic mail. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1845 (Mar. 28) Halifax, England to Philadelphia Pa., gray folded letter with blue "Halifax, MR 28 1845" backstamp and matching "Paid at Halifax" oval handstamp and red manuscript "8" pence rating, "Ship-Letter, Liverpool, MR 29, 45" rimless crown cds on flap, carried as endorsed by Great Western from Liverpool Mar. 29th to New York arriving Apr. 16th, ed "New-York 'Ship' Apr 16" cds and blue "14½" due rating for 12½¢ inland plus 2¢ ship fee, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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358

1845 (Jun. 3) Birmingham, England to Philadelphia Pa., folded letter with "Birmingham, JU 3, 1845" double-arc cds and red manuscript "1/-" shilling packet rating, carried by Cunard Line Caledonia from Liverpool Jun. 4th to Boston arriving Jun. 19th, closed back to Philadelphia where complete strike of scarce "20¾" script rating handstamp struck in blue for 18¾¢ inland plus 2¢ ship fee, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. This was the last Cunard westbound voyage before the 1845 U.S. rate change. As a result, this is the latest recorded use of this Philadelphia 20¾¢ rating handstamp. (Image1)

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359

1845 (Jun. 7) Sheffield, England to New York N.Y., folded letter with illustrated Wm. Jessop & Sons Steel Mfr. letterhead, blue "Sheffield JU 18 1845" origin cds and manuscript "1/-" rating, carried by Cunard Line Acadia from Liverpool Jun. 19th to Boston arriving Jul. 2nd, blue manuscript "7" cent ship rating, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. This letter arrived on the first steamship mail under the new U.S. postal rates effective July 1st 1845. Letter was prepaid 1 shilling for the transatlantic packet rate and 7¢ due for 5¢ inland postage under 300 miles plus 2¢ ship fee. (Image1)

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360

1846 (May 30) Liverpool, England to New Orleans La., datelined folded letter with "Ship-Letter, Liverpool, MY 30, 46" rimless crown backstamp with "2/8" at 4x the 8d ship letter rate, carried by Great Western to New York arriving Jun. 15th, red "New-York Jun 15" cds with blue manuscript "32" due rating for 3x 10¢ inland plus 2¢ ship fee, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. This letter weighed between 1 and 1½ oz., and the British rated it 4x the 8d ship rate since they had no triple rate, whereas New York rated it as a triple rate upon arrival. (Image1)

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361

1846-55 Paris, France To Philadelphia, Pa., 2 folded letters sent by British contract steamship via G.B.; 1846 cover by special arrangement between P.M.G. & Liverpool P.M. with blue "12" in circle due handstamp applied in Philadelphia rather than port of entry (Boston), other 1855 cover with manuscript "13" decimes pre-paid and "Boston Br. Pkt, 5, Mar 2" cds, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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362

1846 (Jan. 3) Liverpool, England to Philadelphia Pa., gray folded letter with red "Paid at Liverpool, JA 3 1846" framed handstamp and matching "1/-" shilling packet rating, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Hibernia from Liverpool Jan. 4th to Boston arriving Jan. 23rd, closed bag to Philadelphia where "12" due rating handstamp struck for 10¢ inland plus 2¢ ship fee, Very Fine, ex-Gibson. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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363

1846 (Jun. 29) Syracuse N.Y. to London, England, datelined "Syracuse June 29 - 1846" folded letter with blue "U.S. Express Mail, Jun 29" cds and matching "Paid" handstamp with red crayon "10" rating, carried by Cunard Line Caledonia from Boston Jul. 1st to Liverpool arriving Jul 13th, London (7.14) arrival backstamps with manuscript "1/-" shilling packet rating, F.-V.F., A scarce Rail Road route agent use to Great Britain. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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364

1847 (Jun. 25) Bremen, Germany to Durango, Mexico, both bearing "St. P.A. Bremen" cds with matching "Franco" handstamp, red London Paid (6.28) transit cds with magenta manuscript "2/7" credit rating, Vera Cruz port of entry large red "3" reales rating handstamp for inland postage, red "S. Juan Del Rio, Setiembre 30" boxed datestamp, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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365

1847 (Aug. 24) Bremen, Germany to Durango, Mexico, both bearing "St. P.A. Bremen" cds with matching "Franco" handstamp, endorsed "Pr. Steamer via London & Veracruz" at top, red London Paid (8.27) transit cds with magenta manuscript "2/7" credit rating, Vera Cruz port of entry large red "3" reales rating handstamp for inland postage, flap with manuscript forwarder's notation of Klaucke de Bary, Mexico City, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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366

1847 (Aug. 28) Bad Eams, Germany to Baltimore Md., blue folded letter with "Bad-Ems/ 28 Aug 1847" two-line postmark with red manuscript "fr 10" rating and oval "P." handstamp to the care of London forwarder, red London (8.31) arrival cds, reverse with "Forwarded by Frurling & Goschen, London" oval handstamp, reposted with red London Paid (9.3) Maltese cross datestamp and red manuscript "1/-" shilling prepaid packet rating, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Britannia from Liverpool Sep. 4th to Boston arriving Sep. 19th, closed bag to Baltimore where blue "12" due rating handstamp struck for 10¢ inland postage plus 2¢ ship fee, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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367

(Discriminatory Rate) 1847 (Sep. 21) Baltimore Md. to London, England, datelined folded letter with pencil "24" cent prepaid rating and New York red "Paid" arc handstamp, carried as endorsed by Ocean Line Washington from New York Sep. 23rd to Southampton arriving Oct. 9th, red London (10.9) arrival backstamp with manuscript "1/-" shilling transatlantic packet rating, Very Fine and scarce discriminatory rate. Estimate $500 - 750. The commencement of the American Packet service on June 1, 1847 led to Britain imposing a "Discriminatory Rate" on mails landed at Southampton with all US prepayment ignored and the One Shilling Packet Rate charged to the addressee. This was carried on the second voyage of the Ocean Line "Washington". (Image1)

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368

1847 (Nov. 12) Paris, France to Philadelphia, Pa., black bordered mourning letter with Paris (11.12) cds and small red "PD" handstamp, ms. "7½" grams and "18" decimes prepaid rating (10 dec. to U.K. plus 8 dec. internal postage), red London Paid (11.14) and Liverpool (11.15) oval transits, carried by Cunard Line Britannia from Liverpool Nov. 19th to Boston arriving Dec. 9th, Philadelphia blue "12" circled rating for 10¢ inland plus 2¢ ship fee, a Very Fine special arrangement use. Estimate $200 - 300. The letter is written in Spanish entirely concerning the Mexican War, which for the most part had concluded as Mexico City had already been taken, but the peace treaty and the amount of territory Mexico had to cede to the U.S. had not been decided. (Image1)

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1847 (Dec. 17) Liverpool, England to Philadelphia Pa., folded cover bearing G.B. 1s green embossed, margins to touched, tied by "466" oval grid cancel, matching "Liverpool DE 17 1847" backstamp, carried by Cunard Line Caledonia from Liverpool Dec. 18th to Boston arriving Jan. 4th, closed bag to Philadelphia where blue "12" in circle handstamp struck for 10¢ over 300 mile rate plus 2¢ ship fee; some erosion spots, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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370

1848 (Apr. 6) Baltimore Md. to Liverpool, England, blue folded letter with blue "Baltimore Md Apr 6" cds and matching "Paid" handstamp with manuscript "29" cent rating, carried by Black Ball Line United States from New New York Apr. 8th to Liverpool arriving Apr. 22nd, reverse with "22AP1848, Liverpool, Ship" framed handstamp and matching "8" pence due rating handstamp, Very Fine and interesting use. Estimate $500 - 750. CARRIED ON THE MAIDEN VOYAGE OF THE BLACK BALL LINE UNITED STATES FROM NEW YORK TO LIVERPOOL. Cover was prepaid 29¢ for the 24¢ contract steamship rate plus 5¢ inland postage erroneously as the "United States" was a non-contract steamship and should have been treated as a freight letter. England treated this as an unpaid ship letter with 8 pence charged. The "United States" made only four transatlantic round voyages for the Black Ball sailing ship line before being sold to the German Government as a war ship. (Image1)

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1848 (Apr. 21) Bertlesdorf, Holland to Bethlehem Pa., blue folded letter with "W. Mallalieu & Co., London, Apr. 26, 1848" forwarder's handstamp on reverse and bearing two G.B. 1s green, embossed (5) singles, cancelled by sharp "11" oval grids, London (4.26) backstamp, Liverpool (4.27) transit, carried by Cunard Line Cambria from Liverpool Apr. 29th to New York arriving May 14th, New York large red "12" cent due rating handstamp ties left stamp, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $750 - 1,000. The Anglo-American postal conventions provided a reliable mail route to America. This cover was handled by London forwarder W. Mallalieu & Co. who posted at double the 1s transatlantic packet fee prepaid with G.B. 1s green embossed issue. New York rated 12¢ due for double the 5¢ letter rate under 500 miles plus 2¢ ship fee. (Image1)

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372

1848 (May 1) Augusta Ga. to Belfest, Ireland, blue datelined folded letter with red "Augusta Ga. May 1" cds and matching "Paid" with "10" rating handstamps, charge box notation, although endorsed per Sarah Sands, arrived too late and carried by Cunard Line America from New York May 10th to Liverpool arriving May 22nd, Liverpool America (5.22) backstamp with matching "1/" due rating handstamp, reverse with red London (5.24) and Belfast (5.24) arrival cds, Very Fine, This was carried on the Maiden Return Voyage of Cunard Line America. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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373

1848 (May 19) London, England to Richmond Va., folded cover bearing G.B. 1s green, embossed, full margins except touched at left, tied by oval grid cancel, London (5.19) backstamp, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Niagara from Liverpool May 20th to Boston arriving Jun. 2nd, red "Boston Ms 'Ship'Jun 2, F.-V.F., This was the maiden voyage of Cunard Line Niagara. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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374

1848 (May 19) Liverpool, England to New Orleans, La., blue folded letter with red "Paid at Liverpool, MY 1848" framed handstamp and magenta "1/-" prepaid rating for 1s packet rate, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Niagara from Liverpool May 20th to Boston arriving Jun. 2nd., red "Boston Ms. 'Ship; Jun 2" cds and matching "12" due rating for 10¢ inland plus 2¢ ship fee, Very Fine, This was the Maiden Voyage of Cunard Line Niagara. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1848 (Jun. 6) Bremen, Germany to Philadelphia Pa., blue folded letter with "St. P.A. Bremen 6/6" cds with matching "Franco" straightline and magenta manuscript "1/6" rating for 1s packet fee plus 6d uniform Bremen rate, red London Paid (6.9) transit cds, carried by Cunard Line Britannia from Liverpool Jun. 10th to Boston arriving Jun. 26th, New York large red "7" cent due rating for 5¢ inland postage plus 2¢ ship fee, fresh and Very Fine with crisp markings. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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376

1848 (Jun. 17) Liverpool, England to New York N.Y., folded cover bearing G.B. 1d red, strip of three and 1d green, embossed, tied by "466" oval grids, "Liverpool JU 17 1848" backstamp, carried by Cunard Line Cambria from Liverpool Jun. 17th to Boston arriving Jun. 30th, "Boston Ms. 'Ship' Jun 30" cds and red "7" rating handstamp; file fold affects strip, small part of address inked out, Fine, This was the last Westbound Voyage before the Retaliatory Period. Estimate $300 - 400. This cover was prepaid 1s3d for the 1s packet rate plus 3d late fee required if mailed 7:15-7:30pm. U.S. postage due of 7¢ for 5¢ inland postage for under 300 miles plus 2¢ ship fee. (Image1)

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377

(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Jun. 22) Brighton, England to Potosi Mo., folded letter with Brighton backstamp and red manuscript "p 1/-" shilling prepaid packet rating, red London Paid (6.23) and Liverpool (6.23) transits, carried by Cunard Caledonia from Liverpool Jun. 24th to New York arriving Jul. 8th, red "New-York Ship '34cts. Jul 9" integral rate cds for 10¢ inland postage plus 24¢ packet rate, F.-V.F., Rare first Westbound Voyage into the United States during the Retaliatory period. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Jun. 30) London, England to New York N.Y., blue datelined folded letter indistinct blue "Tooley St" straightline and magenta "1/-" prepaid rating, red London 'Paid' (6.30) cds and red manuscript "1/-" shilling restatement rating, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Niagara from Liverpool Jul. 1st to Boston arriving Jul. 12th, red "Boston Ms. 'Ship' Jul 12" cds and matching "29" cent retaliatory rating, Very Fine and choice, This was the first retaliatory sailing into Boston, the second of the period. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Jul. 6) Guilford, England to London, England, mourning cover with "Guilford, JY 6, 1848" single-arc datestamp and red manuscript "1/-" prepaid rating, red London Paid (7.7) cds and Liverpool (7.7) transits, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Hibernia from Liverpool Jul. 8th to New York arriving Jul. 21st, New York red "24" cent due rating handstamp; edge wear and small faults, Fine, One of the earliest recorded example of the scarce New York small "24" retaliatory rating handstamp. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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380

(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Jul. 18) Philadlephia Pa. to London, England, folded letter addressed to Col. George A. M Call, United States Army in care of Messrs. Baring Brother & Co., blue "Philadelphia Pa. Jul 18" cds and matching framed "Paid" and small "29" carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Caledonia from New York Jul. 19th to Liverpool arriving Aug. 2nd, red London (8.3) backstamps and manuscript "1/-" shilling retaliatory fee, forwarded with G.B. 1d red tied by "61" oval grid cancel to Fentons Hotel, St. James; some edge wear and small tear, Very Fine, ex-Gibson (handstamp). Estimate $750 - 1,000. THE EARLIEST EXAMPLE OF THE SCARCE PHILADELPHIA SMALL "29" RATING HANDSTAMP. This cover was prepaid 29¢ for the 24¢ transatlantic packet plus 5¢ for U.S. postage under 300 miles. Letter carried on the 3rd of 26 Cunard mail eastbound voyages to England under the retaliatory order with Great Britain charging the 1 shilling retaliatory packet fee upon arrival. (Image1)

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(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Jul. 24) New Haven Ct. to Paris, France, cover with red "New Haven Ct. Jul 24" cds and matching "Paid" handstamp with magenta ms. "29" cent rating, carried by Cunard Line Niagara from Boston Jul. 26th to Liverpool arriving Aug. 6th, red London (8.6) transit backstamp and matching "Colonies, & Art. 13." framed accounting handstamp, red Boulogne (8.8) entry cds with "20" decimes due rating; some edge wear and light soiling, F.-V.F. and scarce use to France. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Jul. 28) Blaircowrie, Scotland to Bernal Heights N.Y., folded letter with blue "Blaircowrie, JY 28, 1848" double-arc cds with red manuscript "1/-" rating, red London (7.29) cds, Liverpool (7.30) backstamps, carried by Cunard Line Cambria Aug. 5th to New York arriving Aug. 19th; some light fold wear, a Very Fine and attractive retaliatory rate use. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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383

(Retaliatory Rate) 1848 (Aug. 3) London, England To New York N.Y., folded ALS letter free franked "Joseph Hume" as Member of Parliament in the British House of Commons, also marked "Paid" and "1s" in Hume's hand, entered mails with red "UpperBerkeley-Sq" straightline and red manuscript "1/0" prepaid packet rating, red London Paid (8.3) cds and Liverpool (8.4) transit lozenge, carried by Cunard Line Cambria from Liverpool Aug. 5th to New York arriving Aug. 19th, red New York "24" cents due rating handstamp for retaliatory packet fee; two vertical file folds, F.-V.F., a rare free franked transatlantic letter. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Aug. 23) Halifax, Nova Scotia to New York N.Y., blue folded letter with red "Halifax, Nova Scotia, Paid, Aug 23, 1848" tombstone style postmark with red manuscript "1/1½" 1s1½d rating, carried by Cunard Line Britannia from Halifax Aug. 24th to Boston arriving Aug. 26th, Boston red "29" cent retaliatory due rating; two file folds, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. A scarce use from Halifax on Cunard Line steamers during the expensive retaliatory rate period. Letter was prepaid 1s1½d for 1s packet fee plus 1½d inland postage with Boston charging 29¢ retaliatory fee for the 24¢ packet fee plus 5¢ inland postage for under 300 miles to New York. (Image1)

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385

(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Aug. 25) London, England to Philadelphia Pa., folded cover with London (8.25.48) Maltese cross backstamp and bearing G.B. 1s green embossed (5), margins to touched at sides, cancelled by "13" oval grid, carried by Cunard Line Hibernia from Liverpool to Boston arriving Sep. 8th, red "Boston Ms. 'Ship' Sep 8" cds with matching "34" retaliatory rating handstamp for 24¢ packet fee plus 10¢ inland postage, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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386

(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Aug. 26) Vera Cruz, Mexico to London, England via New Orleans, datelined folded letter with red "Forwarded by Schmidt & Co., New Orleans" forwarders oval on flap, entered mails with black "New Orleans La. Sep. 16" cds and matching "Paid" and "34" rating handstamps, carried by Cunard Line Europa from New York Sep. 27th to Liverpool arriving Oct. 9th, red London (10.10) arrival backstamp and manuscript "1/-" shilling due rating; minor fold wear and toning, Very Fine, An uncommon example of New Orleans "34" retaliatory rating handstamp. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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387

(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Sep. 13) Savannah Ga. to London, England, folded cover with bold red "Savannah Geo Sep 13" cds and matching "Paid" and large "34" cent rating handstamps, "Chge 69" charge box notation, carried by Cunard Line Britannia from Boston Sep. 20th to Liverpool arriving Oct. 2nd, red London (10.3) arrival backstamp and manuscript "1/-" shilling due rating; some file fold toning, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE SAVANNAH GA. "34" RETALIATORY RATING HANDSTAMP. (Image1)

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388

(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Sep. 23) Charleston S.C. to London, England, gray folded letter with red "Charleston S.C. Sep 23" cds and matching "Paid" and "34" cent rating handstamps, carried as endorsed by the Cunard Europa from Sep. 27th to London arriving Oct. 9th, red London (10.10) backstamp and manuscript "1/-" shilling retaliatory due rating, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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389

(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Sep. 30) Liverpool, England to Philadelphia Pa., folded letter with red "Paid at Liverpool, SP 30 1848" framed handstamp with magenta "1/-" shilling packet rating, carried by Cunard Line Britannia from Liverpool Sep. 30th to New York arriving Oct. 17th, red "New-York Ship '29cts' Oct 17" integral due cds for 24¢ retaliatory fee plus 5¢ inland, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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390

(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Nov. 3) London, England to Alden N.Y., cover with blue "Boswell Rd" station backstamp with red crayon "1/-" shilling prepaid packet rating, red London Paid (11.3) cds, carried by Cunard Line Acadia from Liverpool Nov. 4th to Boston arriving Nov. 19th, red "Boston Ms. 'Ship' Nov 19" cds and matching "29" cent retaliatory due rating handstamp updated with blue ms. "34" for 10¢ inland postage over 300 miles plus 24¢ packet fee, Very Fine and scarce retaliatory rerating. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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391

(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Nov. 22) London, England to New York N.Y., folded letter with red "Piccadilly C.O" straightline and red London (11.22) cds with manuscript "1/-" shilling prepaid rating, Liverpool (11.23) transit, carried by Cunard Line Canada from Liverpool Nov. 25th to New York arriving Dec. 14th, New York red "24" cent rating handstamp, Very Fine, A scarce example of the New York small "24" retaliatory rating handstamp. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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392

(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Nov. 23) Paris, France to Philadlephia Pa., folded letter with red "Paris, 23 Nov 48" origin cds and matching small "PD" framed handstamp, reverse with Ligne de Boulogne (11.23) backstamp and various ms. ratings, red London Paid (11.24) transit cds, carried by Cunard Line Canada from Liverpool Nov. 25th to New York arriving Dec. 14th, New York red "29" cent due rating for 24¢ retaliatory fee plus 5¢ inland postage; stain spots, F.-V.F., A scarce retaliatory rate use from France. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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393

(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (c., Nov. 26) New York N.Y. to Perth, Scotland, blue folded cover with New York red "Paid" arc handstamp and matching "29" cent rating handstamp, carried by Cunard Line Niagara from Boston Dec. 27th to Liverpool arriving Jan. 9th, Liverpool America (1.9) entry backstamp with matching "1/-" shilling due rating handstamp, Perth (1.9) arrival backstamp, Very Fine, Carried on the last Eastbound Sailing under the Retaliatory Rates. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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394

(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Nov. 28) Antwerp, Belgium to Castine Me., blue folded letter with red "Antwerp, 29 Nov, 1848" cds and small "PD" framed handstamp with manuscript "3/4" rating, red London (11.30) and Liverpool (12.1) transits, carried by Cunard Line Niagara from Liverpool Dec. 2nd to Boston arriving Dec. 16rg, red "Boston Ms Dec 16" cds and matching "34" handstamp updated "58" cent rating handstamp, Very Fine, This was the last westbound sailing to Boston during the retaliatory period and the latest recorded use of the Boston "58" cent rating handstamp. Estimate $300 - 400. This cover was prepaid double the 1s10d G.B.-Belgium through rate per Treaty of 1844. Boston due rating of 58¢ for double the 5¢ letter for under 300 miles plus double the 24¢ retaliatory packet fee. (Image1)

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395

(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Dec. 1) Manchester, England to Philadelphia Pa., folded letter with red "Manchester, DE 1, 1848" cds and red manuscript "1/-" shilling packet rating, Liverpool (12.2) backstamp, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Niagara from Liverpool Dec. 2nd to Boston arriving Dec. 16th, red "Boston Ms. 'Ship' Dec 16" cds with matching "34" cent retaliatory rating handstamp, Very Fine, This was the final voyage into Boston under the retaliatory rate period. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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396

(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Dec. 8) London, England to Philadelphia Pa., folded letter bearing G.B. 2d blue, strip of four, margins to touched, tied by "12" oval grid cancels, London (12.8) backstamp and red "Ship-Letter, London, DE 8, 1848" cds on front, endorsed "per Private Ship", black "Ship-Letter, Liverpool, Dec 10" crown cds on backstamp, Philadelphia blue "6" cent due octagonal handstamp; couple tone spots, F.-V.F. Estimate $500 - 750. Cover was prepaid 8 pence for the outbound ship letter rate and was 6¢ postage due in Philadelphia for the ship letter rate to port of arrival. (Image1)

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397

(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Dec. 15) Liverpool & London, England to New York & Boston, pair of retaliatory usages at 24¢ and 29¢ rates carried by Cunard Line Europa from Liverpool Dec. 16th to New York arriving Dec. 31st, first with red "Paid at Liverpool Dec 15 1848" framed postmark with matching red "1/-" shilling packet rating, New York red "24" retaliatory rating for port of arrival, other with red London Paid (12.15) cds with red manuscript "1/-" shilling packet rating, red "New-York Ship '29cts' Jan 1" integral retaliatory cds for 5¢ inland postage plus 24¢ packet fee, a Very Fine pair, This was the final westbound retaliatory sailing to the United States. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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398

(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Dec. 31) Malaga, Spain to Boston, Mass., folded letter with blue octagonal "Consulate/U.S./Malaga" handstamp privately carried to London, entered mails with red "Paid NO 3" Maltese cross postmark and red manuscript "1" shilling prepaid packet rating, carried on Cunard Line Acadia from Liverpool Nov. 4th to Boston arriving Nov. 19th, light strike of Boston red "24" cent retaliatory due rating, Very Fine and attractive retaliatory rate use from Spain. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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399

(Restored Rates) 1849 (Jan. 13) Liverpool, England to Baltimore Md., blue folded letter bearing GB 1d red (3) strip of three, margins to cutting and 1s green embossed (5), margins to just in, tied by "466" oval cancels with matching Liverpool (1.13) backstamps, carried by Canada from Liverpool Jan. 13th to New York arriving Jan. 21st, New York large red "7" rating handstamp, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. Cover was prepaid 1s3d for the 1s shilling packet fee plus 3d late fee. New York rated 7¢ due for 5¢ inland postage plus 2¢ ship fee. (Image1)

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400

(Restored Rates) 1849 (Jan. 16) Augusta Ga. to Belfast, Ireland, blue folded letter with red "August Ga. Aug 16" cds with matching "Paid" straightline and "10" ratings over-written by red manuscript "24" cent packet rating, manuscript charge box notation at top right, carried by Cunard Line America from Boston Jan. 24th to Liverpool arriving Feb. 4th, Liverpool America (2.4) packet backstamp with matching "1/-" shilling packet due rating, blue Belfast (2.6) arrival backstamp, Very Fine, This was the only eastbound Restored Rate sailing from Boston. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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