1839 (Feb. 21) Baltimore, Md. to London, England, folded cover showing red "Baltimore Md. Feb 21" cds and matching "Paid" h.s. with "Ship 25" and "18¾" ratings for 25¢ steamship freight money fee plus 18¾¢ inland fee to N.Y. red "New-York Feb 22" cds, carried by Great Western on 6th return from New York Feb. 25 to Bristol arriving Mar. 12, "Bristol/Ship Letter" framed h.s. and manuscript "1/5" due 1s5d rating for 8d ship fee plus 9d inland postage, Very Fine. Estimate  $300 - 400. Postage due consisted of 8d incoming ship fee plus 9d inland fee from Bristol to London (distance just under 120 miles). Early freight money covers from Baltimore show manuscript "Ship" alongside the freight money rate marking. $0 (Image)