"Great Western" New York May 9th - Bristol May 23rd 1840, folded Apr. 29th letter from New Orleans to Rheims, France put directly in ship's letter bag bypassing the post, red "Bristol/Ship Letter" two-line handstamp with manuscript ratings including "1/6" 1s 6d debit to France, red London (5.25), Paris (5.27) and Rheims (5.28) backstamps, Very Fine. Estimate  $100 - 150. $0 (Image)