(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Sep. 15) Liverpool, England to New York, N.Y., folded letter with large framed "Paid at Liverpool, SP 16 1848" postmark and matching "1/-" shilling prepaid rating for packet fee, carried by Cunard Line America from Liverpool Sep. 16 to New York Sep. 29, New York red "24" retaliatory due rating for the packet fee, Very Fine. Estimate  $100 - 150. Letter carried on 13th Cunard mail voyage to the U.S. under the retaliatory order. Color of New York "24" postage due marking had no significance. It was the color of ink in use at the time. $0 (Image)