1839 (Nov. 30) Philadelphia, Pa. to London, England, folded letter with blue "Philada Pa. Nov 30" cds with matching "Paid" framed h.s. and manuscript "37½" combined freight money rating of 25¢ freight money fee for a steamship plus 12½¢ inland fee to N.Y., carried by British & American Steam Navigation Co. British Queen from New York Dec. 2 to Gravesend arriving Dec. 25, framed "Ship Letter/Gravesend" h.s. and London (12.26) backstamps, manuscript "1/" shilling due rating for 8d ship fee plus 4d uniform inland postage, Very Fine, British Queen was the only steamship to arrive in the U.K. during the 35 day period (December 5, 1839-January 9, 1840) when a uniform 4d inland fee was in effect. Estimate  $400 - 600. $0 (Image)