(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Jul. 3) Frankfurt, Germany to Hamilton, Oh., folded letter with red "Frankfurt 3 Jul. 1848" cds and red manuscript "43" kreuzer rating, framed "P.D." handstamp for paid direct, red French and London (7.7) transits, as well as Liverpool (7.7), carried by Cunard Line Hibernia from Liverpool Jul. 8 to New York arriving Jul. 21, red "New-York 'Ship 34cts' Jul 22" retaliatory cds for 10¢ inland postage plus the 24¢ packet fee, Very Fine and scarce retaliatory rate cover from Germany. Estimate  $200 - 300. Letter carried on the 3rd of 25 Cunard mail westbound voyages to the U.S. under the retaliatory order. Prepayment in Germany covered all transit fees through French and British mail systems to U.S. port. $0 (Image)