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101   image1846 (Jun. 7) Philadelphia, Pa. to Dewsbury, England, folded letter with blue "Philadelphia Pa. Jun 7" cds with matching "Paid" h.s. and blue manuscript "30" cents rating, carried by Great Britain from New York Jun. 8 to Liverpool arriving Jun. 22, Liverpool Ship (6.22) backstamp with handstamped "8" pence incoming ship due rating, Wakefield (6.23) and Dewsbury (6.23) backstamps; Very Fine. Estimate  $300 - 400. Letter prepaid the 25¢ freight money fee for a steamship plus 5¢ inland fee to New York. Carried on 2nd of 4 return voyages by "Great Britain" before running aground. (Image1)


SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction
102   image1847 (Feb. 23) Philadelphia, Pa. to London, England, folded cover with blue "Philadelphia Pa. Feb 23" cds with matching "Paid" framed h.s. and red crayon "30" combined rating for 25¢ freight money fee plus 5¢ inland postage to N.Y. carried by Red Cross Line Sarah Sands from New York Feb. 24 to Liverpool arriving Mar. 17, framed "Liverpool Ship 17MR1847" h.s. and London (3.18) backstamps, manuscript "8" pence due rating for ship fee, Very Fine, This was a late freight money letter usage and one of only two recorded carried by Red Cross Line Sarah Sands. This was the maiden return voyage of Sarah Sands. Estimate  $500 - 750. (Image1)


SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction
103   image1839 (Jun. 28) Portsmouth, N.H. to London, England, folded letter with red "Portsmouth N.H. Jun 30" cds with matching "Paid" h.s. with red manuscript "Inland 18¾" and "Packet 12½" ratings, red "New-York Jul 4" exchange cds, carried by Dramatic Line Shakespeare from New York July 8 to Liverpool arriving July 28, "Liverpool/Ship Letter" and London (7.29) backstamps with manuscript "1/7" due 1s7d rating for 8d ship fee plus 11d inland postage, F.-V.F., One of only two recorded freight money covers from Portsmouth, N.H. Estimate  $400 - 600. (Image1)


SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction
104   image1840 (Mar. 3) Portsmouth, N.H. to London, England, folded letter with red "Portsmouth N.H. Mar 3" cds with matching "Paid" handstamps with red manuscript "Inland 18¾" and "Packet 12½" ratings totaled to "31¼" for sailing ship freight fee, carried by Swallowtail Line Patrick Henry from New York Mar. 9 to Liverpool arriving Apr. 6, "Liverpool/Ship Letter" and London (4.7) backstamps with manuscript "8" pence due for 8d ship fee, some docketing on face, F.-V.F., One of only two recorded freight money covers from Portsmouth, N.H. Estimate  $300 - 400. (Image1)


SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction
105   image1839 (Apr. 2) Raleigh, Upper Canada to London, England, folded cover with sharp strike of "Raleigh" circular postmark with manuscript "Apl, 2/39" dating, prepaid manuscript "Paid 9" dcy rating for internal Canadian postage plus "U.S. Paid 25c." and "Ship 12½c." ratings for U.S. inland and freight money fee for a sailing packet, red "New-York Apr 11" exchange cds, carried by Kermit Line Virginian from New York Apr. 16 to Liverpool arriving May 9, "Liverpool/Ship letter" backstamp with manuscript "1/7" due rating for 8d incoming ship fee plus 11d British inland fee, London (5.10) arrival backstamp, central file fold, Very Fine, One of two recorded freight money covers from Raleigh, U.C. Estimate  $300 - 400. Letter exchanged at Queenston, U.C. (Image1)


SOLD for $575.00
Will close during Public Auction
106   image1839 (Oct. 16) Richmond, Va. to Liverpool, England, folded letter with red brown "Richmond Va. Oct 16" cds and matching "Paid" h.s. with light red manuscript "18¾" cent rating for postage to New York, reverse with matching red brown "Steam" and "Paid" h.s. with manuscript "25" rating for freight money fee, red "New-York Oct 19" exchange cds, carried by Transatlantic S.S. Co. Liverpool from New York Oct. 19 to Liverpool arriving Nov. 6, "Liverpool/Ship Letter" backstamp with manuscript "8" pence due rating for ship fee, F.-V.F., Carried on the 6th return of the Transatlantic S.S. Co. "Liverpool". Estimate  $300 - 400. (Image1)


SOLD for $270.00
Will close during Public Auction
107   image1840 (Mar. 16) Richmond, Va. to Liverpool, England, folded letter with blue "Richmond Va. Mar 16" cds and matching "Paid" h.s. with blue manuscript "18¾" cent rating for postage to New York, flap with matching blue "Steam" and "Paid" h.s. with manuscript "25" rating for freight money fee, carried by Great Western S.S. Co. Great Western from New York Mar. 19 to Bristol arriving Apr. 3, "Bristol/Ship Letter" h.s. with manuscript "8" pence due rating for ship fee, some light fold soiling, F.-V.F. Estimate  $300 - 400. (Image1)


SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction
108   image1842 (Jul. 15) Richmond, Va. to Liverpool, England, folded letter with bright green "Richmond Va. Mar 15" rimless cds and matching "Paid" h.s. with blue manuscript "18¾" cent rating for postage to New York, flap with matching green "Paid" h.s. with manuscript "12½" rating for freight money fee by sailing ship, carried by Black Ball Line North America from New York Jul. 19 to Liverpool arriving Aug. 7, "1842 AU 7/Liverpool/Ship" h.s. and London (8.8) with manuscript "8" pence due rating for ship fee, Very Fine. Estimate  $400 - 600. Richmond neglected to strike the "Ship" handstamp normally applied for the freight money fee on sailing ships. (Image1)


SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction
109   image1844 (Jun. 14) Richmond, Va. to London, England, folded letter with red "Richmond Va. Jun 14" cds and matching "Paid" with magenta "18and large "10" rating h.s. for postage to New York, flap with matching red "Ship" and "Paid" h.s. with magenta "12½" rating for freight money fee by sailing ship, carried by Swallowtail Line Hudson from New York Jun. 15 to Liverpool arriving Jul. 6, "JY 6 44/Liverpool/Ship" h.s. and red London (7.8) backstamps with manuscript "8" pence due rating for ship fee, Very Fine. Estimate  $300 - 400. (Image1)


SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction
110   image1845 (Oct. 26) Richmond, Va. to London, England, light blue folded cover with red "Richmond Va. Oct 26" cds and matching "Paid" and large "10" rating h.s. for postage to New York, flap with matching red "Steam" and "Paid" h.s. with large "25" rating h.s. for freight money fee, carried by Great Western S.S. Co. Great Britain from New York Oct. 28 to Liverpool arriving Nov. 18, "18NO 45/Liverpool/Ship" and red London (11.19) backstamps with manuscript "8" pence due rating for ship fee, a Very Fine and remarkable freight money usage, Carried on the second return of the Great Western S.S. Co. "Great Britain". Estimate  $750 - 1,000. (Image1)


SOLD for $5,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
111   image1839 (Nov. 7) Amherstburg, Upper Canada to Chelsea, London, folded letter bearing red "Amherstburg U.C. Nov 7 1839" rimless cds, matching "Paid" and "British/American" h.s. with red manuscript "11d/25cts" rating totaled to "2N2", reverse with matching red manuscript "Steamer Charge 1/3d Paid" prepaid 25¢ steamship freight money rating, red "New-York Nov 18" exchange cds, carried by Black Ball Line New York from New York Nov. 19 to Liverpool arriving Dec. 14, "Liverpool/Ship Letter" and London (12.16) backstamps, manuscript "1" shilling due rating for 8d ship fee plus 4d uniform inland postage, F.-V.F., One of two known freight money covers from Amherstburg. Rare freight money cover during the 4d uniform British rate period. Estimate  $500 - 750. Letter endorsed for the steamship Great Western but arrived at New York too late and was placed on a sailing packet to Liverpool, where 1s postage due marked, 8d incoming ship fee plus 4d uniform inland fee (in effect only from 5 December 1839 to 10 January 1840). (Image1)


SOLD for $1,150.00
Will close during Public Auction
112   image1840 (Jun. 2) Carradoc, Upper Canada to Edinburgh, Scotland via Katesville, folded letter with black "Katesville U.C." rimless d.s. with manuscript "6 June 1840" dating, manuscript "Paid 2/7½" rating for all fees to the U.K. including 12½¢ sailing ship freight money fee, red "New-York Jun 5" exchange cds, carried by Black Ball Line England from New York Jun. 19 to Liverpool arriving July 10, "Liverpool/Ship Letter" and London (7.11) backstamps, "8" pence due h.s. for uniform ship letter fee, file fold and edge toning, Fine, Only recorded freight money letter from Katesville. Estimate  $200 - 300. (Image1)


SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction
113   image1839 (Nov. 23) Chambly, Upper Canada to Overton, England, folded letter with blind strike of "Chambly" circular postmark and manuscript "23 Nov" dating, prepaid red manuscript "2/7" currency rating for 4½d Canadian inland, 11½d U.S. inland (18¾¢), and 1s3d (25¢) freight money fees, carried by British and American Steam Navigation Company British Queen on 3rd return from New York Dec. 2 to Gravesend arriving Dec. 25, red "Ship Letter/Gravesend" backstamp and manuscript "1/" shilling due rating for 8d ship fee plus 4d uniform inland postage, Very Fine, One of only two recorded freight money covers from Chambly. Estimate  $400 - 600. British Queen was the only steamship to arrive in the U.K. during the 35 day period (5 December 1839-9 January 1840) when a uniform 4d inland fee was in effect. . (Image1)


SOLD for $675.00
Will close during Public Auction
114   image1839 (Dec. 10) Chambly, Upper Canada to Overton, England, folded letter with faint strike of "Chambly" circular postmark and manuscript "11th Dec" dating, prepaid red manuscript "1/11½" currency rating for 4½d Canadian inland, 11½d U.S. inland (18¾¢), and 7½d (12½¢) steamship freight money fees, red "Montreal L.C. DE 13, 1839" double circle date stamp with matching "Paid" h.s. with red manuscript "18¾" credit, carried by Black Ball Line Oxford from New York Dec. 19 to Liverpool arriving Jan. 11, "Liverpool/Ship Letter" backstamp and "8" pence due h.s. for uniform ship fee, Very Fine, One of only two recorded freight money covers from Chambly. Estimate  $400 - 600. This letter is a very early example of the uniform ship fee that was effective January 10th, 1840, only the day prior to arrival. (Image1)


SOLD for $625.00
Will close during Public Auction
115   image1840 (Feb. 10) Clarendon, Lower Canada to New Castleton, Scotland, folded letter with "Clarendon L.C." and manuscript "19th Feby 40" dating, magenta ink "USP 18¾" and "Ship 12½," total "paid 31½" in the upper right corner along with "9" under the "Paid."; indicating 9dcy Canadian postage, 18¾¢ for the U.S. postage to N.Y. and 12½¢ for the sailing ship freight money fee, carried by Black Ball Line England from New York on Feb. 25 to Liverpool arriving Mar. 17, "Liverpool/Ship Letter" backstamp with black "8" pence due rating for uniform ship letter rate, some edge flaws, F.-V.F., The only recorded freight money cover from Clarendon, Canada. Estimate  $300 - 400. Black Ball Line "England" had to wait at anchor for favorable winds and sailed a couple of days late. (Image1)


SOLD for $290.00
Will close during Public Auction
116   image1840 (Jul. 6) Cobourg, Upper Canada to London, England, forwarded to Newcastle-on-Tyne, folded letter with "Cobourg U.C. Jul 6" split ring cds, matching "Paid" h.s. with red manuscript "2/4" prepaid rating for all fees to London including "Pkt. Post. 12½" cent freight money fee for sailing ship, exchanged at Kingston, carried by Kermit Line Virginian from New York Jul. 14 to Liverpool arriving Aug. 11, "Liverpool/Ship Letter" and London (8.12) backstamps, manuscript "8" pence rating for ship fee, forwarded with prepaid red manuscript "1d" rating to Newcastle-on-Tyne, Very Fine and interesting, Only recorded freight money letter from Cobourg, Canada. Estimate  $300 - 400. (Image1)


SOLD for $240.00
Will close during Public Auction
117   image1839 (Jul. 26) Darlington, Upper Canada to London, England, folded letter with black "Darlington" circular postmark with manuscript "26 July 39" dating, matching "Paid" h.s. and manuscript "9d + 18¾ Cts" rating for Canadian postage plus postage to N.Y., red "Kingston Up. Can. Jul 19" cds with "Paid" handstamps and red manuscript "Packet 12½" and "18¾" ratings for freight money by sailing ship, red "New-York Aug 5" exchange cds, carried by Swallowtail Line Independence from New York Aug. 8 to Liverpool arriving Aug. 28, "Liverpool/Ship Letter" and London (8.9) backstamps, manuscript "1/7" due 1s7d rating for 8d ship fee plus 11d inland postage, Very Fine, One of two recorded freight money covers from Darlington, U.C. Estimate $400 - 600. Although endorsed for the first steam packet, the post office knew it would go by a sailing packet. (Image1)


SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction
118   image1839 (Oct. 21) Drummondville, Upper Canada to Edinburgh, Scotland, folded letter with red "Drummondville, U.C." double-circle d.s. with manuscript "21 October 1839" dating, matching "Paid" h.s. with manuscript "4½d, 25 Cents, Packet 12½" rating for the prepayment of 9dcy Canadian postage to the U.S., 18¾¢ U.S. postage to New York and 12½¢ freight money fee for a sailing ship, letter exchanged at Queenston, red "New-York Oct 26" exchange cds, carried by Black Ball Line England from New York Nov. 1 to Liverpool arriving Nov. 20, "Liverpool/Ship Letter" and London (11.21) backstamps, manuscript "1/7" due 1s7d rating for 8d ship fee plus 11d inland postage, partial framed "½" Scottish toll tax h.s., two vert. file folds, Very Fine, One of two recorded freight money covers posted at Drummondville, U.C. Estimate  $300 - 400. (Image1)


SOLD for $270.00
Will close during Public Auction
119   image1839 (May 22) Dundas, Upper Canada to Kinross, Scotland, folded letter with reddish purple "Dundas" circular postmark with manuscript "May 22/39" dating, matching "Paid" h.s. and red manuscript "AP 1/3, SS 7½, 4½ = 2/3" prepaid rating for 1s3d (25¢) postage to N.Y., 7½d (12½¢) freight money fee for sailing ship, and 4½d Canadian inland postage, red "New-York May 28" exchange cds, carried by Swallowtail Line George Washington from New York Jun. 7 to Liverpool arriving Jun. 24, "Liverpool/Ship Letter" and London (6.24) arrival backstamps, manuscript "1/8" due 1s8d rating for 8d ship fee plus 12d inland postage, Very Fine, One of two recorded freight money cover from Dundas, U.C., both from the same correspondence.. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)


SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction
120   image1839 (Nov. 8) Dunnville, Upper Canada to Melchbourne, England, folded letter with "Dunnville U.C." double-circle postmark with red manuscript "8 Nov, 1839" dating, matching "Paid 4½, Paid 25¢, Packet Paid 25¢" rating for 4½d Canadian postage, 25¢ U.S. postage to N.Y. and 25¢ steamship freight money fee, "Leighton-Buzzard DE 1 1839" rimless cds with red manuscript "Missent to" rating, carried by Great Western on 11th return from New York Nov. 16 to Bristol arriving Nov. 30, "Bristol/Ship Letter" h.s. with manuscript "1/7" due 1s7d rating for 8d ship fee and 11d inland postage, some edgewear, Fine, Only three freight money covers from Dunnville are recorded. Estimate  $300 - 400. Letter sent in error to Leighton-Buzzard, then to Melchbourne. It was handled in England just four days before 4d uniform British internal fee went into effect, which would have made posted due just 12d. (Image1)


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121   image1858 (May 20) Guelph, Upper Canada to Cole-Orton, England, folded letter with manuscript "Guelph UC, 20 May 1839" postmark, red manuscript "Paid 25 Cents, Packet 12½ +7d" prepaid rating for 25¢ postage to N.Y., 12½¢ freight money fee for sailing ship and 7d Canadian postage, red "New-York May 25" exchange cds, carried by Dramatic Line Sheridan from New York to Liverpool arriving Jun. 19, "Liverpool/Ship Letter" backstamp and manuscript "2/10" due 2s10d rating for two-times 8d ship fee plus 2x 17d inland postage, Very Fine, One of three recorded freight money covers from Guelph, U.C. Estimate  $400 - 600. (Image1)


SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction
122   image1840 (Apr. 3) Kingston, Upper Canada to Hatfield, England, folded letter with red partial "Kingston" cds, matching "Paid" handstamps with red manuscript "12½" and "18¾" prepaid ratings for 18¾¢ U.S. postage and 12½¢ sailing ship freight money fee, carried by Black Ball Line North America from New York Apr. 7 to Liverpool arriving Apr. 26, "Liverpool/Ship Letter" and London (5.1) backstamps, manuscript "8" due rating for uniform ship fee, Very Fine, One of only four recorded freight money covers. Estimate  $300 - 400. Letter posted at Kingston and shows no indication of local rate being paid. ming ship fee. Of the four freight money covers that have been recorded posted at Kingston, two from Kingston and two from Loughboro. Neither of the two from Kingston show indications of a 4½cy local postage being paid. (Image1)


SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction
123   image1839 (Apr. 5) London, Upper Canada to London, England, folded cover with red "London" circular postmark with manuscript "Apl. 5/39" dating and black "Paid" framed h.s. with red manuscript "9" dcy rating for Canadian inland postage, Toronto (4.9) transit double circle date stamp with matching "Paid 7 & 25" to show that 7dcy from Toronto to the border and 25¢ U.S. inland fee to New York were paid, red "New-York Apr 15" exchange cds, carried by Kermit Line Virginian from New York Apr. 16 to Liverpool arriving May 9, "Liverpool/Ship letter" backstamp with manuscript "1/7" due rating for 8d incoming ship fee plus 11d British inland fee, London (5.10) arrival backstamp, hor. file fold, Very Fine. Estimate  $300 - 400. The freight money fee of 12½¢ for a sailing ship and the U.S. inland fee of 25¢ was not marked. Toronto did not show freight money fees on letters. Since a freight money fee had to be prepaid at this time, this is considered a freight money letter even though it is not marked as such. (Image1)


SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction
124   image1839 (Jan. 7) Loughboro, U.C. to London, England, folded cover with manuscript "Loughboro, 7. Janry 39" postmark and red manuscript "Paid 4½", red "Kingston Up-Can Jan 9" cds with matching boxed "Paid" with "Packet 12½" and "18¾" ratings, partial red "New York Jan 14" exchange cds, carried by Kermit Line Sheffield from New York Jan. 14 to Liverpool arriving Feb. 6, "Liverpool/Ship Letter" and London (2.6) arrival backstamps, manuscript "1/7" 1s7d due rating for 8d ship fee plus 11d inland fee, Very Fine, One of only two freight money letters from Loughboro, this being the only one bearing a postmark. Estimate  $300 - 400. (Image1)


SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction
125   image1839 (Jul. 13) Loughboro, Upper Canada to London, England, folded cover with Loughboro "Paid 4½d" rating for inland postage, red Kingston (7.17) cds with matching "Paid" framed handstamps and manuscript "Packet 12½" and "18¾" ratings for freight money fee for sailing ship and inland postage to N.Y. red "New-York Jul 22" exchange cds, carried by Dramatic Line Roscius from New York Jul. 25 to Liverpool arriving Aug. 19, London (8.20) arrival backstamp with manuscript "1/7" due rating for 8d ship fee plus 11d inland, light stain spot, F.-V.F., One of two freight money covers recorded from Loughboro. Estimate  $300 - 400. Letter may have entered mails at Loughboro (see 7 January 1839 letter), where Canadian fee of "Paid 4½" marked. Kingston restated prepaid charges of 12½¢ freight money fee for a sailing ship and 18¾¢ U.S. inland fee to New York. Liverpool marked 1s7d postage due in London (8d ship fee plus 11d inland fee to London). (Image1)


SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction
126   image1839 (Feb. 28) Montreal, Canada to Irvine, Scotland, folded letter with red "Montreal L.C. Feb. 28 1839" double circle date stamp with matching "Paid" handstamps next to red manuscript "9" dcy prepaid rating for double rate and manuscript "37½" rating for postage to New York, 50¢ freight money fee not shown, red "New-York Mar 7" cds, carried by Transatlantic S.S. Co. Liverpool from New York Mar. 9 to Liverpool arriving Mar. 25, "Liverpool/Ship Letter" backstamp and manuscript "3/4" due 3s4d rating for double 1s8d rate, an additional ½d toll road tax was collected in Scotland, F.-V.F. Estimate  $150 - 200. Montreal never marked the freight money fees collected. (Image1)


SOLD for $120.00
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127   image1840 (Jan. 24) Newmarket, Upper Canada to Dublin, Ireland, folded letter with "Newmarket" circular h.s. and manuscript "24 Jany 40" dating, matching "Paid" h.s. with red manuscript "9, 25cts., 12½cts." rating for 9d Canadian inland, 25¢ U.S. inland and 12½¢ sailing ship freight money fees, carried by Black Ball Line South America from New York Feb. 3 to Cork arriving Feb. 21, Feb. 22nd backstamp and manuscript "8" pence due rating for uniform ship letter fee, Very Fine, Only recorded freight money letter from Newmarket, Canada. Estimate  $400 - 600. Black Ball Line "South America" put into Cork, Ireland on its way to Liverpool and put letter off, to arrive at Dublin the next day. (Image1)


SOLD for $325.00
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128   image1839 (Aug. 17) Port Hope, Upper Canada to Hannover, Germany, folded letter with red "Port Hope" circular datestamp with manuscript "17 Augt 39" dating, matching "Paid" h.s. with red manuscript "BP 9d, AP 18¾, PP 12½" rating for the prepayment of 9dcy Canadian postage to the U.S., 18¾¢ U.S. postage to New York and 12½¢ freight money fee for a sailing ship, Kingston cds and restatement of prepayment, red "New-York Aug 28" exchange cds, carried by Havre Line Sully from New York Sep. 1 to Havre arriving Sep. 24, blue Paris (9.26) transit backstamp, blue "6½" and red "12" ratings, F.-V.F., Only recorded freight money cover from Port Hope and only recorded freight money cover to Germany. Estimate  $500 - 750. Since letter was going to Germany, New York postmaster placed it on a sailing ship that required no freight money fee (Havre Line). The 12½¢ freight money fee was crossed out and probably refunded to Canada. Paris debited Thurn & Taxis Post 6½ silbergroschen. Hannover marked 12 gutegroschen postage due. (Image1)


SOLD for $1,100.00
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129   image1839 (Apr. 4) Quebec, Lower Canada to London, England, folded letter carried privately and posted with red "Montreal L.C. AP 10, 1839" double circle date stamp, matching "Paid" handstamps and red manuscript "4½" cdy for Canadian inland and "18¾" cents for postage to N.Y. carried by the Great Western from New York on Apr. 23 to Bristol arriving May 7, crisp strike of "Bristol/Ship Letter" handstamp with manuscript "1/5" due 1s5d rating for 8d ship fee plus 9d inland postage, London (5.8) arrival backstamp, Very Fine. Estimate  $200 - 300. Montreal did not mark freight money fees on letters. (Image1)


SOLD for $150.00
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130   image1840 (Jul. 23) St. Thomas, Upper Canada to Fenton Barns, near Haddington, Scotland, folded letter with light "St. Thomas U.C. Jul 23 1840" rimless cds, matching "Paid" h.s. and red manuscript "9d, 25 + 25 Cts" rating for 9dcy Canadian inland, 25¢ U.S. postage and 25¢ steamship freight money fee, carried by British & American Steam Nav. Co. British Queen on 6th return from New York Aug. 1 to Portsmouth arriving Aug. 15, "Ship Letter London 15 AU 1850" crown backstamp, manuscript "8" pence due rating for ship fee, Very Fine, Only recorded freight money letter from St. Thomas, Canada. Estimate  $300 - 400. (Image1)


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131   image1840 (Aug. 29) Springfield, Lower Canada to Edinburgh, Scotland via St. Johns, folded letter with red "St. Johns L.C. Sep 1" cds, manuscript "Prov 4½/ USP 11½" prepaid rating, exchanged with red "Montreal Sep 1" cds and matching "Paid" handstamps with manuscript "18¾" and "7½" pence (12½¢) rating for sailing ship freight money fee, carried by Swallowtail Line Roscoe from New York Sep. 7 to Liverpool arriving Sep. 29, "Liverpool/Ship Letter" and London (9.30) backstamps, "8" pence ship fee due h.s., some file fold wear at center, Very Fine, The only recorded freight money letter from St. Johns, Canada. Estimate  $300 - 400. (Image1)


SOLD for $300.00
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132   image1840 (Feb. 13) Toronto, Upper Canada to London, England, large folded letter with "City of Toronto U.C. FE 13 1840" origin double circle date stamp, matching "Paid" h.s. with magenta "2/4 & 100" rating for four-times 7dcy = 2s4d Canadian postage and 4x 25¢ steamship freight money fee, carried by Black Ball Line England from New York on Feb. 25 to Liverpool arriving Mar. 17, "Liverpool/Ship Letter" backstamp with manuscript "2/8" rating for four-times the 8d uniform ship letter rate, Very Fine. Estimate  $300 - 400. England had to wait at anchor for favorable winds and sailed a couple of days late. Since the pioneer steamship Liverpool was no longer operating from New York to Liverpool (it had been sold), the New York postmaster placed the letter on a sailing ship and refunded 4 x 12½¢ = 50¢ to the Toronto office. (Image1)


SOLD for $210.00
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133   image1839 (Dec. 21) Vittoria, Upper Canada to Annan, Scotland, folded letter from Charlotteville and posted with "Vittoria" circular h.s. and manuscript "21 Decr. 1839" dating, red manuscript "Paid 9d 25. - 12½ -" rating for 9d Canadian inland, 25¢ U.S. inland and 12½¢ sailing ship freight money fees, red "New-York Dec 30" exchange cds, carried by Kermit Line Sheffield from New York Dec. 31 to Liverpool arriving Jan. 18, "Liverpool/Ship Letter" backstamp, black "8" pence due h.s. for uniform ship letter fee, some edgewear and toning, Fine, Only recorded freight money letter posted at Vittoria, U.C. Estimate  $300 - 400. (Image1)


SOLD for $210.00
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134   image1839 (Nov. 22) Wellington Square, U.C. to London, England via Hamilton Ont., folded letter that entered mails with "Hamilton U.C. Nov 23" cds and "Paid" handstamp with red manuscript "25" cent for freight money fee and restatement in Canadian currency "4½" pence, additional "Paid 25" for inland postage to U.S., carried by British Queen from New York Dec. 2 to London arriving Dec. 25, reverse with red "Ship Letter Gravesend" stepped h.s. and London (12.26) cds, manuscript "1/" shilling rating for 8d ship fee plus 4d uniform inland fee; some wear, Fine and scarce, this was the only steamship voyage into G.B. during the experimental 4d uniform inland rate period. Estimate  $750 - 1,000. Letter carried on third return of nine round voyages by "British Queen" before the steamer was sold to the Belgian Government. This voyage of "British Queen" was the only steamship voyage into G.B. during the five week experimental 4d uniform inland rate period. Postage due consisted of 8d incoming ship and 4d uniform inland fees. (Image1)


SOLD for $900.00
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135   image1838-1845 Baltimore Freight Money, group of 23 stampless letters from Baltimore showing freight money fee payment, various mostly different steamships including Great Western, Dramatic Line: Sheridan, Siddons, Black Ball Line: North America, Orpheus, South America, Swallowtail Line George Washington, Gladiator, Ontario, Kermit Line Stephen Whitney, British & American St. Nav. Co. British Queen, Red Star Line Scotland; Very Fine and exceedingly rare group. Estimate  $1,500 - 2,000.Complete images: View gallery or Download PDF (2.8MB) (Image1)

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136   image1839-1844 Charleston, S.C. Freight Money, group of 9 stampless letters from Charleston S.C. showing freight money fee payment, carried by mostly different steamship comprising three Great Western, Black Ball Line Columbus and New York, Kermit Line United States, New Line Rochester, Transatlantic S.S. Co. Liverpool, British & American St. Nav. Co. British Queen; Very Fine and scarce group. Estimate  $500 - 750.Complete images: View gallery or Download PDF (1.2MB) (Image1)

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137   image1840-1845 New Orleans Freight Money, group of 5 stampless letters from New Orleans showing freight money fee payment, carried by mostly different steamship comprising two Great Western, Black Ball Line England, New York and Red Swallowtail Line Montreal, Very Fine and scarce group. Estimate  $500 - 750.Complete images: View gallery or Download PDF (674KB) (Image1)

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138   image1838-1846 Philadelphia Pa. Freight Money, group of 32 stampless covers with many different ratings, carried by a variety of steamships including Great Western, City of Dublin St. Packet Co. Royal William on 2nd of only three round voyages, plus many from Black Ball Line Columbus and North American, Transatlantic S.S. Co. Liverpool, Swallowtail Line, Dramatic Line, British & American St. Nav. Co. British Queen including 9th return as final voyage for the line, Kermit Line United States and Virginian, etc., F.-V.F., a remarkable offering of freight money covers from Philadelphia, almost impossible to duplicate. Estimate  $2,000 - 3,000.Complete images: View gallery or Download PDF (4.0MB) (Image1)

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139   image1839-1848 United States Freight Money Balance, group of 5 stampless letters comprising 1848 New York carried by Black Ball Line United States, Richmond: 1839 letter by Great Western and 1842 letter by Swallowtail Line Wellington, and Auburn N.Y.: two 1840 letters carried by Great Western, one with heavy docketing, F.-V.F. a scarce group. Estimate  $500 - 750.Complete images: View gallery or Download PDF (691KB) (Image1)

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140   image1839-1843 Canada Freight Money, group of 8 stampless letters from Canada, origin towns comprise: Chatham, Darlington, Drummondville, Guelph, London, Montreal (two), Quebec; carried by mostly different steamships including Great Western, Dramatic Line: Siddons, Black Ball Line: Cambridge, Swallowtail Line Independence, George Washington, Patrick Henry, British & American St. Nav. Co. British Queen, Very Fine and exceedingly rare group. Estimate  $1,000 - 1,500.Complete images: View gallery or Download PDF (1.1MB) (Image1)

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141   image1850 (Jul. 6) New York, N.Y. to Batavia, Dutch East Indies, folded letter with small red "Viâ SOUTHAMPTON" endorsement h.s. carried by Collins Line Pacific from New York Jul. 6 to Liverpool arriving Jul. 17, red "London Paid 19 Jul 1850" datestamp with red manuscript "1/4" 1s4d prepaid rating to Batavia, manuscript "160" Dutch Cents due rating, Extremely Fine. Estimate  $200 - 300. Letter carried in parcel on "Pacific" and did not enter mails until posted by London agent. Viâ SOUTHAMPTON handstamp in red applied by forwarding agent as a private marking to show desired routing of letter. Marking probably that of Baring Brothers in London. Letter traveled by P&O steamers "Indus", "Haddington", and "Achilles" to Singapore. (Image1)


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142   image1855 (Jul. 21) New York, N.Y. to Canton, China, folded letter with red "New-York Am. Packet Jul 25" exchange cds with pencil "53" cent prepayment and red "32" credit h.s. to G.B., carried by Collins Line Pacific from New York July 25 to Liverpool arriving Aug. 5, London Paid (8.6) transit, Hong Kong (9.22) arrival backstamp; light hor. fold, Very Fine. Estimate  $400 - 600. Payment was for ½ oz. letter by British open mail via Marseille. New York used orange red handstamp to show 32¢ credit to the United Kingdom. Letter carried by P&O steamers "Valetta" from Marseille to Alexandria, "Hindostan" from Suez to Galle, Ceylon, and "Ganges" from Galle to Hong Kong, then by P&O river boat to Canton. Letter reached addressee on September 25, 1855, two months after being written. (Image1)


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143   image1856 (May 23) Boston, Mass. to Canton, China, folded letter with red "Boston Paid Am. Pkt. May 23" cds with pencil "43" cent prepayment for single British treaty rate via Marseille, carried by Collins Line Atlantic from New York May 24 to Liverpool arriving Jun. 4, red crayon "22" cent credit to G.B., red London "Paid 5 JU" transit, Hong Kong (7.25) transit backstamp; small flaw, clean and Very Fine. Estimate  $300 - 400. Prepayment written in pencil underneath the red crayon 22¢ credit to G.B. London placed letter in closed mail bag and sent it to France to catch P&O steamer "Valetta" for transit to Alexandria. P&O steamers "Nubia" and "Singapore" carried letter from Suez to Galle, Ceylon and from Galle to Hong Kong. (Image1)


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144   image1857 (Nov. 17) Haverhill, Mass. to Singapore, cover with red manuscript "Haverhill Mass, Nov. 17 - 1857" postmark and matching "Paid 30 cts" rating, "Boston Br. Pkt. Nov 18" exchange backstamp with red crayon "27" cent credit to France, carried by Cunard Line Canada from Boston Nov. 18 to Liverpool arriving Nov. 29, red French (11.30) entry cds, letter carried in closed bag from Marseille to destination on P&O Steamships to Alexandria, and from Suez via Aden, Ceylon and Penang; Very Fine. Estimate  $300 - 400. (Image1)


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145   image1857 (Nov. 24) Philadephia, Pa. to Singapore, Straits Settlements, light buff cover with red "Philadelphia Pa. Nov 24" cds with matching "Paid 30" prepaid h.s., endorsed "per Overland Mail via 'Galle' Ceylon", carried by Cunard Line Arabia from New York Nov. 25 to Liverpool arriving Dec. 6, French (12.7) entry cds with "P.D." framed h.s., Marseille (9.11) backstamp, couple flap tears, Very Fine. Estimate  $300 - 400. Philadelphia exchange office used "PAID/30" handstamp to show prepayment but failed to indicate 27¢ credit to France in accordance with the treaty. Letter carried by P&O steamer "Vectis" from Marseille to Alexandria, unidentified P&O steamer from Suez to Galle, and P&O steamer "Ganges" from Galle to Singapore. Letter was 66 days in transit to Singapore. (Image1)


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146   image1858 (Sep. 28) Boston, Mass. to Padang, Sumatra, Dutch East Indies, cover with "Boston Br. Pkt. Sep 28" backstamp, red "Paid" h.s. and manuscript "5" cent rating, red "New-York Br. Pkt. Nov 10" cds, carried by Cunard Line Persia from New York Sep. 29 to Liverpool arriving Oct. 10, London (10.11) backstamp, red "Insufficiently Pre-Paid" and "Returned for Postage" framed h.s., various manuscript ratings, Very Fine, a rare letter to Sumatra. Estimate  $300 - 400. Letter originally paid 5¢ for British open mail rate to Penang, Straits Settlements and marked for Marseille route. London marked 1s7d debit to Penang and then realized letter addressed to Padang, Dutch East Indies for which postage had to be prepaid. London debited U.S. 16¢ for transatlantic fee to return letter, which was sent back to Boston for proper postage. Letter prepaid 33¢ in Boston for Southampton route to Dutch East Indies. New York credited 28¢ to U.K. Letter carried three times across the Atlantic by the Cunard Persia. Letter subsequently carried by P&O steamers Ceylon to Alexandria, Simla to Ceylon, and Pekin to Singapore. Dutch N.I.S.M. steamer Koningen den Nederlanden carried it to Dutch East Indies. Postage due was 30 doit or 25 Dutch Cents. (Image1)


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147   image1859 (Feb. 20) Baltimore, Md. to Hong Kong, China, folded letter endorsed "Via Marseilles" and with "Baltimore Md. Feb 20 1860" cds, red "Paid" h.s. and red crayon "5", "Boston Br. Pkt. Feb 22" backstamp, London backstamp and manuscript "1/8" 1s8d debit to Hong Kong, Hong Kong (4.22) arrival backstamp, Very Fine. Estimate  $300 - 400. Letter endorsed for British route via Marseille. London debit consisted of 8d transatlantic, 6d British transit, and 6d French transit fees. British had not yet started 1d colonial credit to Hong Kong so full 1s8d debited. Letter carried by P&O steamers "Valetta" from Marseilles to Alexandria, "Nubia" from Suez to Galle, Ceylon, and "Singapore" from Galle to Hong Kong. (Image1)


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148   image1854 (Dec. 5) Manila, Philippine Islands to Boston, Mass., folded letter with "Viâ Marseilles" routing handstamp, Singapore and London (1.30) backstamps, manuscript "60" G.B. debit to U.S., carried by Cunard Line Canada from Liverpool Feb. 4 to Boston arriving Feb. 18, "Boston Br. Pkt. Feb. 18" exchange backstamp, 65¢ postage due (not shown), Very Fine. Estimate  $300 - 400. Letter sent to Singapore to connect with P&O steamships Malta to Ceylon, Bentinck to Suez, and Valetta from Alexandria to Marseille. "Viâ Marseilles" a routing handstamp of the letter originator, Russell & Sturgis of Manila. Boston neglected to mark postage due. (Image1)


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149   image1856 (Dec. 14) Hong Kong, China to Boston, Mass. via London, folded letter with "Hong Kong 14 DE 1856" origin backstamp, London (1.29) backstamp and manuscript "74" cents debit rating to U.S., carried by Europa from Liverpool Jan. 31 to Boston arriving Feb. 15, "Boston Br. Pkt. 16 Feb" exchange backstamp and "84" cent due rating handstamp, Very Fine. Estimate  $400 - 600. Letter carried from Hong Kong by P&O steamers "Norna" to Galle, Ceylon and "Alma" from Galle to Suez. After crossing overland to Alexandria, P&O steamer "Valetta" carried letter to Marseille. Letter weighed between ½ - ¾ ounce. New rates became effective on 1 January 1857 as a result of a new convention between G.B. and France. (Image1)


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150   image1857 (Oct. 4) Hong Kong, China to Haverhill, Mass., folded letter endorsed "overland via Marseilles", "Hong Kong 4 OC 1857" backstamp, red London (11.28) backstamp and manuscript "24" cent debit to U.S., carried by North Star from Southampton Dec. 2 to New York arriving Dec. 19, black "New York '45' Dec 19" exchange due cds, Very Fine. Estimate  $300 - 400. Letter carried from Hong Kong to Suez by P&O steamer "Norna" with an "extra" mail (not the regularly scheduled mail). After transit overland to Alexandria, it was carried by French steamer "Jourdain" to Marseille, then overland to Paris, Calais, cross channel to Dover, and London. (Image1)


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151   image1861 (Aug. 14) Batavia, Dutch East Indies to New York, N.Y., folded letter with Batavia (8.14) d.s., red manuscript "1/4" 1s4d credit to U.K., "India Paid" framed h.s., London (9.27) transit, carried by Cunard Line Asia from Queenstown Sep. 29 to New York arriving Oct. 11, partial New York 5¢ exchange due cds; some file folds, F.-V.F. Estimate  $200 - 300. Letter paid 25 Dutch Cents (red crayon on reverse) for transit to Singapore and 1s5d for all transit fees in the British mail to New York, where 5¢ postage was due, the British open mail rate by British packet. It was carried from Batavia to Singapore by Dutch steamer Koningin der Nederlanden, then by British P&O steamers Ganges (Singapore to Galle), Bengal (Galle to Suez), Valetta (Alexandria to Marseille), and overland thru France to the U.K. Boxed INDIA PAID marked at Singapore. (Image1)


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152   image1870 (Mar. 3) Batavia, Dutch Indies to South Boston, Mass via London, orange cover sent unpaid and endorsed "Via Marseilles", red Batavia (3.3) origin cds and black "12½" Cents (2½d) Dutch debit h.s. to G.B., London (4.1) and Boston (4.25) backstamps, blue "34" due coin rating and "40" with "In U.S. Notes" straightline depreciated currency rating, Very Fine, a scarce depreciated currency use. Estimate  $300 - 400. 1866 agreement between Great Britain and Holland made Dutch share of transit fees 12½ Dutch Cents on mail to East and West Indies. (Image1)


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153   image1845 (Oct. 5) New Orleans, La. to Trieste, Austria, folded letter with blue "New Orleans La. Oct 5" cds with matching "Paid" h.s. and manuscript "10" rating, carried by Cunard Line Cambria from Boston Oct. 16 to Liverpool arriving Oct. 27, red London (10.28) backstamp and matching "Colonies/ &c Art. 12." accountancy h.s., red "Boulogne 30 Oct" entry cds, red crayon accounting, Trieste manuscript "59" Austrian kreuzer due; light hor. fold, Very Fine. Estimate  $150 - 200. The combination of the new United States 5¢ and 10¢ internal rates and the "Colonies &c Art. 12." accountancy handstamp was only possible during a period of only about six and one half months. (Image1)


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154   image1848 (Feb. 5) New York, N.Y. to Steyer, Austria, folded letter with red "New-York Feb 5" exchange cds, carried by Havre Line Missouri from New York Feb. 6 to Havre arriving Feb. 23, blue Havre (2.23) entry cds, Steyer (3.2) arrival backstamp and manuscript "55" Austrian kr. due rating, Very Fine, Carried on the Last Voyage of the French Line. Estimate  $300 - 400. The French Line was short lived, making only nine round trips before suspending operations. (Image1)


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155   image1848 (Jun. 19) Baltimore, Md. to Freiwaldau, Austrian Silesia, cover with blue "Baltimore Md. Jun 19" cds with matching "Paid" h.s. and manuscript "29" prepaid rating for all transit fees to Bremen, red "New York Jun 29" backstamp with "Paid Part" straightline incorrectly struck instead of "Paid All", carried by Ocean Line Washington that departed New York July 20 to Bremerhaven arriving Aug. 5, Bremen (8.5) boxed transit; small cover flaws, F.-V.F. Estimate  $200 - 300. Letter arrived in New York after 20 June sailing of Ocean Line steamer and had to wait one month for next steamer to Bremerhaven. It was addressed to a forwarding agent in Bremen,who reposted letter to Freiwaldau. When letter reposted at Prussian post office in Bremen, red crayon "x" marked across letter face as sign letter prepaid and "6x" marked on reverse. (Image1)


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156   image1850 (Jul. 17) New York, N.Y. to Steyr, Austria, folded letter with "New York ' 24' Jul 20" exchange debit cds, carried by Ocean Line Washington from New York July 21 arriving at Bremerhaven Aug. 6, red "9 America/über Bremen" and "10 1/3" due handstamps, various manuscript ratings, Very Fine. Estimate  $200 - 300. Bremen debited Hannover 9 gutegroschen, a restatement of the 24¢ U.S. debit. A handstamp to show this was introduced in May 1849. Hannover marked 10 1/3 ggr. debit in error, then corrected to 11 ggr. debit to Saxony. Saxony debited Austria 16 9/10 neugroschen or 49 krCM. Postage due at destination was 55 kr.CM. Blue manuscript "Leipzig 10/8" in upper right corner marked on Saxony railroad. (Image1)


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157   image1862 (Mar. 12) New York, N.Y. to Triest, Austria, buff cover with dark green "Hotel Jegel, New-York" corner card with red "New-York Mar 12 1862" cds, 35¢ prepaid in cash for 30¢ PCM rate plus 5¢ registration, red manuscript "7" cent credit to Prussia, carried by Cunard Line Arabia from New York Mar. 12 to Queenstown arriving Mar. 24, red Aachen (3.25) transit and matching "Recomandirt" serrated box h.s., Trieste (3.28) arrival backstamp; minor embossing flaw, still Very Fine and attractive. Estimate  $200 - 300. New York had not started to use registration markings, but the circular datestamp used here is seen on registered transatlantic letters. Aachen marked serrated boxed "Recomandirt," the Prussian marking for a registered letter. (Image1)


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158   image1858 (Sep. 4) Pesth, Austria (now Hungary) to New York, N.Y., blue cover with original letter and Pesth cds, Bremen (9.10) backstamp and "5/10" debit h.s. to U.S., "N. York Brem. Pk. '15' Sep 26" debit exchange cds, edgewear, F.-V.F. Estimate  $400 - 600. Letter endorsed for Hamburg steamer but arrived too late. Hamburg sent letter to Bremen for the NGL steamer "Hudson" for its maiden mail voyage, which made only one round voyage as a mail steamer before being destroyed by fire at her berth in Bremerhaven. Pesth debited Hamburg 9 neukreuzer for transit fee to Hamburg and 21 neukreuzer international fee. New York letter carrier added 2¢ carrier fee, making postage due 17¢. Carrier fee notations on transatlantic covers are quite uncommon. (Image1)


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159   image1862 (Aug. 17) Reute, Austria to Boston, Mass., cover with "Reute, 17 Aug" two-line postmark, "Aachen 5 Cts 20/8" cds debit to U.S., carried by Allan Line North American from Londonderry Aug. 22 to Quebec arriving Sep. 3, "Boston Am. Pkt. '30' Sep 1" debit exchange cds, F.-V.F., This is the discovery copy of the "BOSTON. AM.PKT. 30" circular datestamp, not recorded in Blake & Davis. Estimate  $200 - 300. In the summer months, mails for the U.S. were put ashore from the Allan Line steamer at Rivière du Loup on the St. Lawrence River, about 110 miles before arriving at Quebec. From here the mails went by train to Portland and Boston. The year was determined by the sailing dates and the break in the rim of the Aachen cds. (Image1)


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160   image1845 (Jul. 31) New York, N.Y. to Francomont, Belgium, folded letter with red "New-York '5 Paid' Jul 31" cds, carried by Cunard Line Britannia from Boston Aug. 1st to Liverpool arriving Aug. 15th, London (8.16) transit cds with manuscript "1/8" debit to Belgium, Verviers (8.19) backstamp, various manuscript ratings, Very Fine. Estimate  $200 - 300. New York created new circular datestamp for overseas mails carried from Boston by the Cunard steamers. This is the earliest date recorded for the handstamp which was used only 17 months. London debited Belgium 1s8d under Anglo-Belgium Treaty of 1844 (1/ packet rate plus 8d British transit to Belgium). Belgian accounting hand stamp incorrectly filled in causing postage due calculation of 34 vice 24 decimes. (Image1)


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161   image1846 (Feb. 28) New York, N.Y. to Francomont, Belgium, folded letter with red "New-York '5 Paid' 28 Feb" cds, carried by Enoch Train Sailing Ship Joshua Bates from Boston Mar. 5 to Liverpool arriving Mar. 28, Liverpool Ship (3.28) and London (3.29) backstamps with manuscript "1/4" debit rating to Belgium, Ostend (3.31) and Verviers (4.1) backstamps, framed accounting handstamp with blue manuscript ratings totaled to "22" decimes due rating, Very Fine and choice use, a scarce packet letter for Belgium sent on non-contract sailing ship. Estimate  $200 - 300. Letter endorsed "p Cambria" and included among the 8000 letters sent to Boston on the coastal steamer Mohegan from New York which was delayed in a snow storm and missed the sailing of Cunard steamship Cambria on Mar. 1, the scheduled contract steamer. Boston's postmaster sent the delayed mails on the next available sailing ship to Liverpool. London debited Belgium 1s 4d under Anglo-Belgium Treaty of 1844 (8d ship rate plus 8d British transit to Belgium). Belgian accounting handstamp shows 16 decimes owed to U.K. plus 6 decimes internal fee for total postage due of 22 decimes. (Image1)


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162   image1847 (Jul. 24) New York, N.Y. to Francomont, Belgium, folded letter carried by the Union from New York Jul. 24 to Cherbourg arriving Aug. 9, mails were dispatched at Havre on Aug. 7, red Havre (8.8) entry cds, Paris (8.9) and Verviers (8.10) transit backstamps, manuscript "17" decimes postage due rating, Bruxelles "SR" boxed h.s. for service rurale, Belgian U.S. consulate coat of arms h.s., file fold wear, F.-V.F., This letter was carried on the maiden return voyage of the "Union" and the Hérout and de Handel Line. Estimate  $400 - 600. In June 1847, the French government initiated a contract mail service between Cherbourg (later Le Havre) and New York. Officially known as Compagnie Générale des Paquebots Transatlantiques, the steamship line was commonly referred to as the Hérout and de Handel Line after its founders. Because their small steamships proved very unsuitable for the North Atlantic voyages, the line terminated operations after only nine round voyages. Since the French had not introduced the special entry markings for this service, covers on the first voyage show the usual "Outre-Mer Le Havre" entry marking. (Image1)


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163   image1847 (Oct 30) New York to Francomont, Belgium, folded letter, carried by Cunard Line Cambria from Boston Nov. 1st to Liverpool arriving Nov. 15th, red London (11.16) backstamp and matching "Colonies/&c. Art. 13" accountancy h.s., Boulogne (11.18) entry cds with "22" decimes due, Very Fine, uncommon letter to Belgium via U.K.-French mails. Estimate  $100 - 150. London marked COLONIES/&c.ART.13 handstamp to show letter sent to France unpaid under letter bill accounting article 13, whereby the British received 3s4d per 30 grams bulk letter weight. French marked 22 decimes postage due, 10 decimes to the United Kingdom and 2 x 6 = 12 decimes French and Belgian transit. This did not include 1 decime rural charge shown by green boxed SR. Letter weighed less than ½ oz. but more than 7½ grams. (Image1)


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164   image(Restored Rates) 1849 (Jan. 23) New York to Francomont, Belgium, folded letter endorsed "p. America", pencil "5" cent inland postage prepayment at left, carried by Cunard Line America from Boston Jan. 24 to Liverpool arriving Feb. 4, London (2.3) backstamp with manuscript "1/8" 1s8d debit to Belgium, Verviers (2.6) backstamp with blue manuscript "24" decimes due rating; light toning along fold, Fine, only cover recorded to Belgium during the restored rate period. Estimate  $200 - 300. Letter carried on second of three eastward voyages during the restored rate period. U.K. debit to Belgium included 1s transatlantic packet fee and 8d British share under U.K.-Belgium convention of 1844. Postage consisted of 20 decimes owed to U.K. (1/8d converted) plus 4 decimes internal Belgian postage. (Image1)


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165   image1849 (Sep. 20) New Orleans, La. to Antwerp, Belgium, folded letter with red "New Orleans La. Sep 20" cds with matching "Paid" and partial "5" cent rating h.s. for open mail rate, carried by Cunard Line Hibernia from New York Sep. 29 to Liverpool arriving Oct. 13, London (10.14) backstamp and manuscript "1/4" 1s4d debit to Belgium, Anvers (10.16) backstamp arrival with blue manuscript "20" decimes postage due rating, Very Fine, One of three recorded letters from short 10 month period for this rate combination. Estimate  $200 - 300. "Hibernia" carried mail on this "extra" voyage as she returned to England after repairs in New York. Very faint Belgian accounting stamp shows 1/4 in blue ink on top line for the foreign tax, conversion of this to 16 decimes on the second line, and 4 decimes Belgium internal fee on the third line. Total postage due was 20 decimes, marked in blue ink. (Image1)


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166   image1862 (Jan. 1) New York, N.Y. to Brussels, Belgium, Civil War Patriotic Flag cover with "N. York B. Pkt. '20' Jan 1" debit exchange cds, reverse with "Br. Packet" h.s., carried by Cunard Line America that departed New York Jan. 1st and arrived at Queenstown Jan. 14th, Brussels (1.15) arrival backstamp and red manuscript "14" decimes due rating; light toning, F.-V.F. Estimate  $200 - 300. Patriotic envelopes were popular early in the American Civil War and are occasionally seen on stampless transatlantic mails, but seldom on covers to Belgium. New York debited Belgium 20¢ of the equivalent 27¢ (14 decimes) postage due for a single rate letter. (Image1)


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167   image1872 (Dec 23) Chicago, Ill. to Brussels, Belgium, clean cover bearing 1870, 10¢ brown tied by fancy grid duplexed with "Chicago Dec 23" cds, red "New York Paid All Br. Transit Jan 1" exchange cds, letter carried by Guion Line Wisconsin that departed New York Jan. 1 and arrived Queenstown on Jan. 11, Brussels arrival backstamp, Extremely Fine, letter prepaid for the 10¢ Belgium closed mail rate. Estimate  $200 - 300. (Image1)


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168   image1846 (Apr. 2) Leige, Belgium to New Orleans, La., folded cover with red Liege (4.2) cds and manuscript "24" prepaid rating on back, red "PD" framed handstamps and manuscript "1/8" 1s8d credit to G.B., red London Paid (4.4) and black Liverpool (4.4) transits, carried by Cunard Line Caledonia from Liverpool Apr. 4 to Boston arriving Apr. 20, New Orleans large blue "12" due h.s., F.-V.F. Estimate  $150 - 200. The 24 decimes prepayment included 4 decimes Belgium internal, 8 decimes British and 12 decimes transatlantic fees, of which 20 decimes or 1s8d was owed to G.B. Letter not rated at arrival port of Boston, but in New Orleans where large blue "12" was applied for the postage due (2¢ ship plus 10¢ U.S. inland fees). (Image1)


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169   image1847 (Dec. 16) Antwerp, Belgium to Boston, Mass., folded letter with Antwerp (12.16) cds with manuscript "15" centimes prepaid to Havre, Havre (12.22) backstamp, carried by Hérout & de Handel Line Missouri Havre Dec. 23 to New York arriving Jan. 18, red "New-York 'Ship 7cts' Jan 18" cds for 5¢ inland postage plus 2¢ ship fee, Very Fine, this is the only Hérout and de Handel Line cover recorded from Belgium to U.S. This was carried on last voyage of the line to New York. Estimate  $200 - 300. Letter posted at Antwerp by forwarding agents, Brothers Nottebohm. Prepayment included 5 decimes to Belgium and 10 decimes to France. (Image1)


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170   image(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Nov. 1) Antwerp, Belgium to Castine, Me., folded letter written at quarantine grounds near Antwerp by sailing ship captain who crossed the Atlantic through a hurricane and arrived at Antwerp, it was carried privately to London and posted with "Fenchurch St" straightline postmark, red London "Paid, 10 NO 1848" transit and red manuscript "1/-" shilling prepaid packet rating, carried by Cunard Line Cambria from Liverpool Nov. 11 to New York arriving Nov. 25, red "New York 'Ship 34cts Nov 25" entry cds for 10¢ inland postage plus 24¢ packet fee, Very Fine and interesting retaliatory rate cover from Belgium. Estimate  $300 - 400. Letter carried on the 21st of 25 Cunard mail west bound voyages to the U.S. under the retaliatory order. (Image1)


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171   image(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Nov. 14) Antwerp, Belgium to Castine, Me., folded letter with red "Anvers 14 Nov" origin cds and manuscript "24" décimes prepaid rating on reverse for all transit fees, manuscript "1/8" 1s8d Belgian credit to G.B., London and Liverpool (11.17) transits, carried by Britannia from Liverpool Nov 18 to Boston arriving Dec. 6, red "Boston Ms. 'Ship' Dec 6" cds and matching "29" retaliatory rate h.s. for 5¢ inland plus 24¢ packet fee, Very Fine. Estimate  $200 - 300. Letter carried on the 22nd of 25 Cunard mail voyages to the U.S. under the retaliatory order. (Image1)


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172   image1854 (Jul. 9) Antwerp, Belgium, to Washington, D.C., cover with "Anvers 9 Juil 1854" double circle date stamp and with matching "PD" framed handstamp and manuscript 14 decimes prepaid rating on reverse, manuscript "1/" shilling Belgian credit to G.B., London Paid (7.10) transit and red manuscript "16" cent credit to U.S., carried by Collins Line Pacific from Liverpool Jul. 12 to New York arriving Jul. 24, red "N.York 'Paid 30' Jul 24" exchange cds updated to black "N. York Am. Pkt. '5' Jul 24" exchange due cds, Very Fine. Estimate  $200 - 300. Prepayment (manuscript on reverse) included 2 decimes Belgium internal, 4 decimes British and 8 decimes transatlantic fees, of which 12 decimes or 1 shilling was owed to G.B. under Anglo-Belgium Treaty of 1849. Since transatlantic transit was by an American packet, G.B. credited 8 pence or 16¢ to the U.S. New York marked letter for 5¢ postage due, the U.S. portion of the U.S.-G.B. treaty rate which remained unpaid. (Image1)


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173 Belgium #15, 16 image1865 (May 9) Liege, Belgium to New York, N.Y., folded letter bearing Belgium 1863, 20c. and 40c. (2), tied by "217" dotted diamonds, Liege (5.9) origin cds, French (5.9) entry cds with framed "PD" h.s. and manuscript "3" cent credit to U.S., carried by Cunard Line China that departed Queenstown May 14th to Boston arriving May 26th, red "N. York Br. Pkt. Paid May 27" exchange cds, Very Fine, a lovely Transatlantic cover in choice condition. Scott No. Belgium #15, 16  Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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174   image1843 (Feb. 27) Preston, Upper Canada to Württemberg, folded letter with bearing "Preston U.C., 27 February 1843" split-ring d.s. with manuscript dating, manuscript "Paid 25cts.1/3c" and "Paid 7" totaled to "1/10" that prepaid all transit fees to Boston, carried by Cunard Line Columbia from Boston Apr. 2 to Liverpool arriving Apr. 15, London (4.16) transit backstamp, various manuscript ratings with final "3f52" (3 florin 53kr.) due from addressee, Very Fine, a scarce letter from Canada to Württemberg via England and the Netherlands. Estimate  $300 - 400. (Image1)


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175   image(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Dec. 26) Halifax, Nova Scotia to New York, N.Y., folded letter endorsed "pr Boston via Boston", letter taken directly to British schooner Boston that was en route to California with a call at Boston, it departed Halifax Dec. 27 to New York arriving Jan. 3, red "Boston Mass. Jan" cds with matching "Ship" handstamp and red crayon "21" due rating for 5¢ inland postage and retaliatory 16¢ ship fee, Extremely Fine, ship letter retaliatory rate usages are exceedingly rare. Estimate  $500 - 750. Retaliatory regulations imposed a 16¢ fee for letters brought in by British ship, the same charge as the British imposed (8 pence). The retaliatory ship letters are scarce since most mail was carried by contract steamships (24¢, 29¢ or 34¢ retaliatory fees) or American sailing vessels for which no retaliatory fee was charged. (Image1)


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176   image1853 (Aug. 9) Montreal, Canada to Schiedam, Holland, folded letter with Montreal (8.9) origin cds, carried by Cunard Line Asia from New York Aug. 10 to Liverpool arriving Aug. 21, red London (8.22) backstamp, manuscript "1/10" 1s10d U.K. debit to Holland (corrected from 1s4d), red Schiedam (8.24) arrival backstamp, manuscript "140" Dutch Cents postage due rating; Very Fine. Estimate  $300 - 400. Letter was sent unpaid in closed British mails through New York. The British debit consisted of 2d BNA internal, 2d U.S. transit, 8d transatlantic and 10d Br. transit fees. (Image1)


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177   image1857 (May 8) St. John's, Newfoundland to London, England, folded letter carried by N. Atlantic Steam Navigation Co. Khersonese from St. John's May 10 to Liverpool to Liverpool arriving May 22, Liverpool Ship (5.22) backstamp and manuscript "8" updated to correct "6" pence for incoming ship letter from Newfoundland, file fold, F.-V.F., Covers carried by N. Atlantic Steam Navigation Co. Khersonese are quite scarce. Only one other letter carried by this line has been recorded. A scarce non-contract steamship voyage. Estimate  $400 - 600. "Khersonese" made one round voyage for the Liverpool, Newfoundland & Halifax Steam Navigation Company in 1856 and two round voyages for thee North Atlantic Steam Navigation Company in 1857, travelling between Liverpool, St. John's, Halifax, and Portland. (Image1)


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178   image1859 (Dec. 31) Hamburg to Quebec, Canada via New York, buff cover with red "Hamburg Paid Dec 31" cds with matching "10" cent prepaid rating h.s., carried by Hapag Line Teutonia from Hamburg Jan. 3 to New York arriving Jan. 26, red "N. York Hamb. Pkt. Jan 27" exchange cds, Toronto (1.28) and Quebec (1.30) backstamp, minor ink erosion, some minor paper loss on back, Very Fine, a scarce Hamburg Treaty cover to Canada. Estimate  $200 - 300. Letter prepaid equivalent of 10¢ for all transit fees to New York, where letter sent to Toronto. Letter forwarded to Quebec. Since no postage due was indicated in Canada, the recipient may have had the free frank privilege as government official. (Image1)


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179   image1842 (Jun. 1) Havana, Cuba to London, England via Boston, folded letter carried out of mails from Cuba to Boston where scarce "Forwarded by Harndens Express from Boston" circular handstamp struck, carried by Cunard Line Acadia from Boston Jun. 1 to Liverpool arriving Jun. 14, red London (6.14) backstamp and manuscript"1" shilling rating for single packet rate, Very Fine and scarce. Estimate  $200 - 300. (Image1)


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180   image1850 (May 18) Havana, Cuba to Paris, France via New York, folded letter with manuscript "Forwarded by F. Echarte, May 18th 1850" flap endorsement, red "New York May 18" exchange cds, carried by Tod & McGregor City of Glasgow from New York May 18 to Glasgow arriving June 2, handstamped two line "Greenock/Ship Letter" and green Greenock (6.2) backstamp, red London (6.3) backstamp and matching "Colonies/&cleaned.Art.13" framed h.s., Calais (6.4) entry cds with manuscript "30" decimes due rating, some minor aging spots, F.-V.F., This is the maiden return voyage of only 4 round voyages for Tod & McGregor, this is the only recorded cover by this steamship under original owners. A scarce non-contract steamship voyage. Estimate  $400 - 600. The "City of Glasgow" was the first iron screw steamship to operate on the Atlantic. She made five voyages on the Glasgow - New York service on Tod & McGregor's own account and sailed on her maiden voyage on April 15, 1850. (Image1)


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181   image1854 (Mar. 8) Havana, Cuba to Paris, France via New York, folded letter carried privately to New York, blue "Lille & Rasines" forwarding agent cachet, red "New York Am. Packet. Mar 14" exchange cds, carried by Havre Line Nashville from New York Mar. 14 to Havre arriving Mar. 28, red "Outre-Mer Le Havre" (3.28) entry cds and Paris (3.28) arrival backstamp, ms. "6" decimes due rating, Very Fine. Estimate  $100 - 150. The steamer "Nashville" was chartered for only two round voyages after the loss of "Humboldt" that was wrecked on the Sisters Rocks in dense fog on Dec. 6th. This letter was carried on the second voyage. (Image1)


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182   image1856 (Oct. 28) Havana, Cuba to Bordeaux, France, blue folded letter with New York "Not Paid" framed h.s., carried by Union Line Bavaria from New York Nov. 11 to Cherbourg arriving Dec.4, red Cherbourg (12.4) entry cds with manuscript "12" decimes due rating, Bordeaux (12.5) arrival backstamp, file fold, F.-V.F., Unusual transatlantic letter by ship in 1856. Estimate  $150 - 200. Letter carried from Havana to New York by Livingston, Cochran & Co. steamship Cahawba. Apparently New York agent dropped letter in lamp post box with no payment of British open mail rate of 5¢, so New York postmaster had to send it by sailing ship to France. New York marked boxed NOT PAID. Cherbourg clerk marked letter weight of 9 grams and 12 decimes postage due (2 x 6 decimes incoming ship letter rate to a location beyond the arrival port). (Image1)


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183   image1860 (Feb. 17) Hamburg to Havana, Cuba, folded cover with Hamburg origin d.s., Bremen (2.18) backstamp with framed "Paid" h.s. and "15." grote h.s., carried by NGL Line New York from Bremerhaven Feb. 19 to New York arriving Mar. 11, red "N. York Brem. Pkt. Mar 11" exchange transit, Havana (3.18) backstamp with boxed "NA" and "4" reales due h.s., light toning, Fine, Scarce cover from Germany to Cuba via the U.S. by Bremen Treaty mail. Estimate  $200 - 300. Prepayment of 12 schillinge included 15¢ fee from Hamburg to New York via Bremen plus 5¢ additional fee for U.S. transit to Cuba. Pencil notation of 6¾ silbergroschen in upper right was statement of foreign postage in North German currency. U.S. mail steamer "Cahawba" carried letter from New York to Havana. Boxed "NE" marked in Havana to show origin of letter, "Norte Europa" or Northern Europe. (Image1)


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184   image1861 (Mar. 5) Havana, Cuba to Amsterdam, Holland, folded letter carried by U.S. Mail Line "Quaker City" from Havana to N.Y., "New-York Br. Pkt. Mar 13" backstamp and "20" cent double-weight debit to France, carried by Adriatic under charter for Cunard leaving New York Mar. 13 to Queenstown arriving Mar. 23, Havre (3.26) entry cds, red Amsterdam (3.28) backstamp with manuscript "150" Dutch cents, Very Fine, This was the only voyage that the "Adriatic" made under charter for the Cunard Line. Estimate  $300 - 400. The "Adriatic" was newly purchased for the Atlantic Royal Mail Steam Navigation Company (Galway Line) and was chartered by the Cunard Line to carry mails to England on this voyage only as she proceeded to England to join her new company. This was due to the Australasian breaking down on her Feb. 16 eastbound voyage. (Image1)


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185   image1861 (Dec. 5) Havana, Cuba to Locle, Switzerland via New York, blue folded cover with blue Havana merchant oval, "New York Am. Pkt. Dec 5" exchange backstamp and matching black "32" cent debit rating h.s., carried by Hapag Line Bavaria from New York Sep. 14 to Southampton arriving Dec. 29, red Calais (12.30) transit, Locle (12.31) arrival backstamp and large magenta "230" rappen due rating, Very Fine, Scarce example of French Treaty mails from Caribbean to destination beyond France. Estimate  $300 - 400. Letter, sent unpaid in the French mails, carried from Havana to New York by Spofford & Tileston Company steamship Columbia. New York marked 2x16¢=32¢ debit to France for ¼-½ ounce letter (2x10¢ transit from Caribbean plus 2x6¢ transatlantic fees). Swiss marked letter for 230 rappen postage due, double rate letter from the U.S. by French Treaty. (Image1)


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186   image1861 (Dec. 11) Havana, Cuba to London via Old Point Comfort, Va., folded cover with Old Point Comfort (12.16) cds and "Due" circular h.s. with manuscript "48" due rating, "N. York Br. Pkt. '10' Dec 19" exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line Africa from New York Dec. 20 to Queenstown arriving Jan. 1, London (1.2) backstamp with manuscript "2/-" shilling due rating, Very Fine. Estimate  $200 - 300. Letter carried privately from Havana, Cuba to Old Point Comfort, Virginia on board the U.S. Government charter steamship Constitution, which had called at Havana for coals on the return from a troop carrying voyage to Ship Island. Letter entered U.S. mails at Old Point Comfort as an unpaid, double rate letter to England. Unusual routing and very uncommon use of the circle due marking of Old Point Comfort. (See Chronicle 150:132-136.). (Image1)


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187   image1867 (Dec. 28) Havana, Cuba to Christiansund, Norway via New York, blue folded cover docketed from Havana, carried by Atlantic Mail S.S. Co. "Morro Castle" to New York, "New York Br. Transit Jan 4" cds and matching large black "7" cent debit to NGU for transit fees from Cuba to U.S., carried by Inman Line City of London from New York Jan. 4 to Queenstown arriving Jan. 13, Verviers (1.15) backstamp, various manuscript and crayon ratings, Christiansund arrival backstamp; small internal tear and hor. fold, F.-V.F., Uncommon letter routing from Cuba through the U.S. to Norway by North German Union mails. Estimate  $150 - 200. Letter sent in closed mail bag through England and Belgium to Aachen. Prussia marked 10 2/3 silbergroschen debit to Norway-Sweden post office. In addition, 8¢ sgr. unpaid transit via Lubeck and Sweden to Norway was added for a total postage due of 19 1/6 sgr or 51 skilling in Norway. (Image1)


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188   image1870 (Dec. 10) Havana, Cuba to Christiansund, Norway via New York, folded cover with company origin h.s., black "New York Dec 21" transit cds with large black "7" debit h.s. to North Germany Union, carried by Guion Line Idaho from New York Dec. 21 to Queenstown arriving Jan. 1, Norwegian red crayon "35" skilling due rating, Very Fine, uncommon letter routing from Cuba through the U.S. to Norway by North German Union mails. Estimate  $200 - 300. Letter carried to New York by Atlantic Mail Steamship Co. steamer "Columbia". New York debited NGU 7¢ for transit fees from Cuba to New York. Letter sent in closed mail bag through England and Belgium to Aachen. Prussia marked 10 silbergroschen debit to Norway-Sweden post office for transit fees owed Prussia. Norway marked letter for 33 skilling then corrected to 35 skilling. (Image1)


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189   image1874 (Apr. 11) Havana, Cuba to Rotterdam via New York, folded letter with blue "Busing & Ca., Abr 11 '74, Havana" merchant double circle datestamp, "New York Br. Transit Apr. 16" transit and "7" cent debit h.s., carried by Hapag Line Holsatia that departed New York Apr. 16 and arrived at Plymouth on Apr. 26, Rotterdam (4.28) arrival backstamp and blue crayon "45" Dutch cent due rating, light fold wear, Very Fine. Estimate  $200 - 300. Letter carried from Havana to New York by New York, Havana & Mexican Mail Steamship Line steamer City of New York and across the Atlantic by Holsatia. Postage due in The Netherlands consisted of 20 Cents to pay U.S. for transit fees from Cuba to New York and 25 Cents U.S.-Netherlands Treaty rate. Unpaid letter fine not applied on letters from foreign countries through the U.S. Scarce Netherlands Treaty cover from beyond U.S. (Cuba) via the U.S. to The Netherlands. (Image1)


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190   image1877 (Dec. 24) Havana, Cuba to Paris, France via New York, folded letter endorsed "Pr 'Clyde' via N. York", New York (1.2) duplex with "Havana Transit" circular handstamp on flap, blue French (1.14) entry double circle date stamp and Paris (1.14) arrival backstamp, Extremely Fine and choice, a scarce example of the New York "Havana Transit" duplex marking. Estimate  $200 - 300. (Image1)


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191   image1837 (Jun. 12) Canton, Mass. to Paris, France, folded letter with red "Canton Mass. June. 12" cds with manuscript date and matching "Free" h.s., manuscript "J.J. Johnson, P.M." free frank endorsement, carried by Union Line Charlamagne from New York June 16 to Havre arriving July 14, Paris "11" decimes final due rating, Very Fine, Free franks used on transatlantic mail are quite uncommon. Estimate  $200 - 300. Letter sent without U.S. inland postage because postmaster of Canton, Mass. was entitled to free postage and used his free frank privilege with the endorsement in the upper right corner. When the letter arrived at France it was marked for 11 decimes postage due (1 decime sea postage plus 10 decimes inland postage). The "decime du mer" was a 1 decime charge for an incoming ship letter, to which the inland fee had to be added. (Image1)


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192   image1843 (May 15) New York, N.Y. to Lyon, France, folded letter with red "Harndens Boston" oval h.s., carried by Cunard Line Hibernia from Boston May 16 to Liverpool arriving May 28, manuscript "1/-" British debit to France, red Calais (5.31) entry cds with manuscript "33" decimes due rating, Paris (5.31) and Lyon (6.2) backstamps, choice and Very Fine, This was the maiden return voyage of the Cunard Line Hibernia. Estimate  $300 - 400. (Image1)


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193   image1843 (May 31) New York, N.Y. to St Etienne, France, folded letter carried privately to Boston, carried by Cunard Line Caledonia from Boston June 1 to Liverpool arriving June 13, red London (6.14) backstamp with framed "Colonies/&c.Art.12" accounting h.s., red Bolougne (6.16) with manuscript "25" decimes due rating, St. Etienne (6.18) arrival backstamp; Very Fine, This is the earliest recorded use of the "Colonies &c. Art. 12" marking on a transatlantic letter from the United States. Estimate  $300 - 400. The convention requiring the use of Article 12 for unpaid letters "From other Colonies and Countries beyond sea" for France went into effect on June 1, 1843. (Image1)


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194   image1845 (Jan. 19) New Orleans, La to Paris, France via Boston, folded letter carried out of mails to Boston, red "Forwd. by T.W. Ward, Boston" forwarders oval with matching "Pr Cambria" directional h.s., carried by Cunard Line Cambria from Boston Feb. 1 to Liverpool arriving Feb. 13, boxed "Packet Letter" h.s., red London (2.14) backstamp with matching "Colonies/&c.Art.12" accounting h.s., red Boulogne (2.16) entry cds with manuscript "15" decimes due rating, Very Fine, a scarce T.W. Ward ship name handstamp use. Estimate  $200 - 300. Boxed "Packet Letter" handstamp applied at Foreign Office in London, but served no purpose since April 1843 Anglo-French Treaty exchange rates of transit letters through U.K. were the same for incoming letters by private ship or packet. (Image1)


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195   image1845 (Dec. 30) Philadelphia, Pa. to Paris, France, folded cover with blue "Philadelphia Pa. Dec 30" cds with matching "Paid" and "10" rating h.s., carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Acadia from Boston Jan. 1 to Liverpool arriving Jan. 14, red London (1.16) backstamp and matching "Colonies/&c.Art.12" framed h.s., red Boulogne (1.18) entry cds with manuscript "15" decimes due rating, fresh and Very Fine, Mails from this voyage reach London on January 16, 1846. This is the latest recorded use of the "Colonies/&c.Art.12" marking on mails from the United States. Estimate  $200 - 300. The combination of the U.S. 5¢ and 10¢ internal rates and the "Colonies/&c.Art.12" marking was possible during a period of only about six and one half months. Less than 6 examples have been recorded. (Image1)


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196 9X1 image1846 (Apr. 30) New York, N.Y. to Marseille, France, folded letter bearing New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ black on bluish, crisp impression, three margins, just in at bottom, tied solely by bold strike of red "New-York '5 Paid' Apr 30" cds, carried by Cunard Line Caledonia from Boston May 1st to Liverpool arriving May 14th, red London (5.15) backstamp and matching "Colonies &c. Article 13." accountancy h.s., red Boulogne (5.17) entry cds and manuscript "21" décimes, Marseille (5.20) arrival backstamp, Very Fine; signed Ashbrook. Scott No. 9X1  Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. London marked COLONIES/&c.ART.13 to indicate G.B. was debiting France 3 shilling 4 pence per 30 grams bulk letter weight. Paris marked 21 decimes postage due, 10 decimes payback to G.B. plus 11 decimes French internal fee for a simple rate letter going 840 km. from Boulogne to Marseille. (Image1)

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197   image1848 (Feb. 17) Philadelphia, Pa. to Paris, France, blue folded letter endorsed "pr Steamer Washington", blue "Philadelphia Pa Feb. 19" cds and matching "Paid" framed handstamp with red crayon "29" cent rating for 5¢ inland postage and 24¢ packet fee, carried by Ocean Line Washington from New York Feb. 21 to Southampton arriving Mar. 7, letter put off near Southampton and carried by auxiliary steamer to Havre, red "Outre-Mer, Le Havre, 8 Mars 48" cds and "9" décimes due rating, Very Fine and choice. Estimate  $400 - 600. Although the 1 shilling discriminatory rate was applied to all letters brought to England on American packets, this letter was not sent to London and therefore didn't receive the extra charge. (Image1)


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198   image(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Sep. 18) Philadelphia, Pa. to Paris, France, folded letter with blue "Philadelphia Pa. Sep 18" cds with matching "Paid" and rare "34" rating h.s. for 10¢ U.S. inland and 24¢ packet fee, carried by Cunard Line Hibernia from Boston Sep. 20 to Liverpool arriving Oct. 2, the rating overstruck with London red "Colonies &c Art. 13" framed handstamp; Paris "15" décimes due rating, attractive and Very Fine, Philadelphia blue "34" is quite scarce with less than five examples recorded. Estimate  $200 - 300. Carried on the 12th of 26 Cunard eastbound mail voyages to Liverpool. Had this letter gone by steamer from New York only 29¢ would have been required. (Image1)


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199   image(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Dec. 19) New York, N.Y. to Cognac, France, folded letter endorsed per "Canada", carried by Cunard Line Canada from New York Dec. 20 to Liverpool arriving Jan. 3, London (1.5) backstamp, partial red "Colonies/&c.Art. 13" framed h.s., Boulogne (1.6) entry cds with manuscript "19" decimes due rating, Very Fine, This was the maiden return voyage of the new steamship Cunard Line "Canada". Estimate  $300 - 400. Retaliatory fee of 24¢ avoided by taking letter directly to ship letter bag instead of the New York post office. Postage due in Cognac of 19 decimes included 10 decimes pay back to G.B. and 9 decimes French internal fee for a simple letter (< 7½ grams) travelling 585 km from Boulogne to Cognac. (Image1)


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200   image(Restored Rates) 1849 (Jan. 8) Philadelphia, Pa. to Paris, France, folded letter endorsed "pr Steamer Europa", blue "Philada. Pa. '5' Jan 9" integral rate cds and matching "Paid" framed handstamp, carried by Cunard Line Europa from New York Jan. 10 to Liverpool arriving Jan. 22, red London (1.23) and "Colonies &c Art 13" framed accountancy h.s., red Boulogne (1.24) entry cds with manuscript "15" décimes due rating; Very Fine and desirable maiden eastbound restored rate usage. Estimate  $500 - 750. Letter carried on 1st of 3 Cunard mail eastbound voyages to Liverpool during six week period when pre-retaliatory rates were resumed before U.S.-G.B. postal convention became effective. The eastbound restored rate usages are far scarcer than westbound. (Image1)


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