1847 (Sep. 4) Birkenhead, England to Philadelphia, Pa., cover with original Sept. 4th letter, red "Paid at Liverpool SP 4 1847" framed d.s. with matching "1/-" shilling prepaid h.s. for transatlantic packet fee, carried by Cunard Line Britannia from Liverpool Sep. 4 to Boston arriving Sep. 19, blue Philadelphia "12" due h.s. for 10¢ inland fees plus 2¢ ship fee, Extremely Fine and attractive small lady's envelope. Estimate  $200 - 300. Small lady's envelope and letter rated at Philadelphia with distinctive double circle blue handstamp of Philadelphia instead of at arrival port of Boston. Liverpool used octagonal datestamp to show letter prepaid and stylized one shilling marking in red. $0 (Image)