Worldwide United States 1849 (Apr. 24) Newport Fla. to Dumfries Scotland
Sale No: 50
Lot No:378
Symbol:
1849 (Apr. 24) Newport, Fla. to Dumfries, Scotland, folded letter with manuscript "Newport F., 27. April" postmark with matching "Paid 24" rating, New York large red "19" credit h.s., carried by Cunard Line Cambria from Boston May 9 to Liverpool arriving May 21, Liverpool Paid (5.22) cds and matching "1/-" prepaid rating, Dumfries (5.23) arrival backstamp, F.-V.F., a scarce Florida transatlantic usage. Estimate $200 - 300. Letter marked for payment of 10¢ in lower left and crossed through when realized that full treaty rate had to be paid rather than partial payment. Large red New York 19¢ credit marking recorded used from April 1849 to February 1850 only. $0 (Image)