1849 (Apr. 2) Washington, D.C. to London, England, folded letter, red "Washington D.C. Apr 2" cds and matching "Paid" h.s. with manuscript "48" cent prepaid for double treaty rate, New York "38" credit h.s. to G.B., carried by Cunard Line Canada from New York Apr. 4 to Liverpool arriving Apr. 19, red London (4.20) arrival cds and red manuscript "2/" shilling rating; Very Fine. Estimate  $200 - 300. Curved red PAID handstamp struck at Washington, D.C. where letter payment marked on post office books against charge box 65 (manuscript upper right). Credit marking of 38¢ struck by New York exchange office, one of a set of large numeral markings created for the new treaty. These particular handstamps were in use for about one year only and are uncommon. $0 (Image)