Worldwide United States (Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Aug. 1) Philadelphia Pa.
Sale No: 50
Lot No:372
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(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Aug. 1) Philadelphia, Pa. to Broughty Ferry, Scotland, folded letter with blue "Philadelphia Pa. Aug 1" cds and matching "Paid" with small "29" rating handstamp, carried by Cunard Line Hibernia from New York Aug. 2 to Liverpool arriving Aug. 15, Liverpool (8.15) and red London (8.16) backstamps with black "1/" shilling due handstamp for the packet fee, Very Fine and scarce Philadelphia small "29" rating handstamp. Estimate $150 - 200. Letter carried on the 5th of 26 Cunard mail eastbound voyages to England under the retaliatory order. $0 (Image)