(Restored Rates) 1849 (Jan. 30) Utica, N.Y. to Württemburg, folded letter with blue fancy "Utica, N.Y. Jan. 31" double-oval postmark with matching "Paid" and "V" rating handstamps for prepaid 5¢ inland postage, carried by Cunard Line Canada from New York Feb. 7 to Liverpool arriving Feb 19, red London (2.20) backstamp and matching "Colonies &c. Art. 13" framed accountancy, red Boulogne entry, various ratings including total "44" kreuzer due in Württemburg, F.-V.F., a scarce example from the last eastbound restored rate sailing. Estimate  $300 - 400. Letter carried on third and last Cunard mail voyage from the U.S. during six week period when pre-retaliatory rates were resumed before U.S.-G.B. postal convention became effective. Utica "V" in a double circle showed prepayment. Württemberg showed 38 kreuzer "foreign" and 4 kreuzer internal postage due, adding to 42 kreuzer. An extra 2 kreuzer local fee was also charged. $0 (Image)