1840 (Jul. 31) Memphis, Tenn. to Edinburgh, Scotland, folded letter showing blue "Memphis Te. Aug 2" cds and two strikes of matching "Paid" handstamps with red manuscript "25 & 25" rating for 25¢ steamship freight money fee plus 25¢ inland postage, carried by Great Western on 15th return from New York Aug. 18 to Bristol arriving Sep. 1, red "Bristol/Ship Letter" framed h.s. with manuscript "8" pence due rating for ship fee, London (9.3) transit backstamp, hor. fold, Very Fine, The only recorded example of a freight money cover from Memphis. Estimate  $500 - 750. $0 (Image)