Worldwide United States (Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Jul. 28) Dunkerque Franc
Sale No: 50
Lot No:235
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(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Jul. 28) Dunkerque, France to New York, N.Y., folded letter with Calais (7.28) transit on reverse and manuscript "12" décimes prepaid rating, red framed "PD" handstamp, red London (7.29) and Liverpool (7.30) transits, carried by Cunard Line Cambria from Liverpool Aug. 5 to New York arriving Aug. 19, New York applied small red "24" retaliatory due handstamp for the 24¢ packet fee, Very Fine and rare example of this small New York "24" retaliatory due handstamp. Estimate $150 - 200. Letter carried on the 7th of 25 Cunard mail westbound voyages to the U.S. under the retaliatory order. $0 (Image)