Worldwide United States 1839 (Apr. 2) Raleigh Upper Canada to London Engla
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Lot No:105
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1839 (Apr. 2) Raleigh, Upper Canada to London, England, folded cover with sharp strike of "Raleigh" circular postmark with manuscript "Apl, 2/39" dating, prepaid manuscript "Paid 9" dcy rating for internal Canadian postage plus "U.S. Paid 25c." and "Ship 12½c." ratings for U.S. inland and freight money fee for a sailing packet, red "New-York Apr 11" exchange cds, carried by Kermit Line Virginian from New York Apr. 16 to Liverpool arriving May 9, "Liverpool/Ship letter" backstamp with manuscript "1/7" due rating for 8d incoming ship fee plus 11d British inland fee, London (5.10) arrival backstamp, central file fold, Very Fine, One of two recorded freight money covers from Raleigh, U.C. Estimate $300 - 400. Letter exchanged at Queenston, U.C. $0 (Image)