Worldwide United States "Royal William" Final Outbound & Return Voyage
Sale No: 52
Lot No:1057
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"Royal William" Final Outbound & Return Voyage, two covers, Liverpool Dec. 15 1838 - New York Jan. 6 1839 folded Dec. 13th letter from Newcastle upon Tyne to Troy N.Y. endorsed "pr Steamer Royal William", red "Ship-Letter, Liverpool, 14 DE 1838" rimless crown datestamp and red manuscript "1/" shilling rating, red "New-York, Ship, Jan 6" cds and manuscript "20Ā¾" ship rating; edgewear,New York Jan. 16 - Liverpool Feb. 3 1839, folded Jan. 7th cover Mess. Rothschild & Sons in London and endorsed "p Royal William", flap with "Liverpool/Ship Letter" two-line handstamp and red London (2.4) arrival cds; a Very Fine and rare Final Voyage pair. EstimateĀ $500 - 750. The "Royal William" made only three voyages for the City of Dublin Packet Company. $0 (Image)