Worldwide United States 1840-48 Transatlantic Mail - Pre U.S.-G.B. Treaty
Sale No: 61
Lot No:518
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1840-48 Transatlantic Mail - Pre U.S.-G.B. Treaty, better exhibit balance of 17 covers on pages, includes 1840 (Oct. 1) Boston to London on Britannia's 2nd return voyage, 1841 (May 1) Boston to London on Columbia 2nd return voyage, 1848 (Mar. 25) London to New York on Cambria which was forced to a Sunday sailing due to Liverpool Post Office processing Acadia's incoming mail, 1841 (Aug. 19) Liverpool Montreal via Halifax on Britannia, 1843 (May 18) England to New York carried on last voyage of Columbia (she ran aground on return voyage), 1847 Leeds to Boston with red "22" handstamp, etc.; some faults but overall a great basis for further study, F.-V.F., Part of the award winning "Seafarer" exhibit collection. Estimate $750 - 1,000. $0 (Image)