"Great Western" New York July 1st - Bristol July 15th 1840, folded June 26th letter from Montreal, Canada to London carried out of mails from Montreal to New York where placed in ship's letter bag and 25¢ freight money fee paid (not shown), red "Bristol Ship Letter" handstamp struck four times before a readable strike occurred and manuscript "8" pence rating for ship letter fee; light wax seal stain at center, F.-V.F. and scarce use. Estimate  $300 - 400. $0 (Image)