Worldwide United States (Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Aug. 26) Vera Cruz Mexic
Sale No: 61
Lot No:386
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Cat No:Aug. 26
(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Aug. 26) Vera Cruz, Mexico to London, England via New Orleans, datelined folded letter with red "Forwarded by Schmidt & Co., New Orleans" forwarders oval on flap, entered mails with black "New Orleans La. Sep. 16" cds and matching "Paid" and "34" rating handstamps, carried by Cunard Line Europa from New York Sep. 27th to Liverpool arriving Oct. 9th, red London (10.10) arrival backstamp and manuscript "1/-" shilling due rating; minor fold wear and toning, Very Fine, An uncommon example of New Orleans "34" retaliatory rating handstamp. Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)