1847 (Dec. 30) Baltimore, Md. To Amsterdam, folded letter with blue "Baltimore Md. Dec 30" cds and matching "Paid" and "10" oval handstamps, carried by Cunard Line Hibernia from New York Jan. 2 to Liverpool arriving Jan. 16, London (1.17) backstamp with manuscript "3/4" debit rating to Netherlands, scarce red "ENG CORRESP./Over SCHAGE" two-line backstamp and manuscript "220" Dutch cents final due rating; minor discoloring, Fine, This was carried on the first Cunard sailing from New York. Estimate  $100 - 150. The Cunard Line Hibernia departed New York at 0800 on January 2, 1848 on the first voyage of a Cunard steamer from New York to Liverpool. She was detained by dense fog from scheduled Jan. 1st sailing. Hereafter, sailing were to and from Boston and New York alternately. $0 (Image)