Worldwide United States 1855 (Aug. 13) Poplar Ridge N.Y. to Reigate Englan
Sale No: 50
Lot No:711
Symbol:
1855 (Aug. 13) Poplar Ridge, N.Y. to Reigate, England, newspaper wrapper with manuscript "Poplar Ridge, N.Y. Aug 13" postmark and matching "Paid 4." rating, endorsed "2 Papers" at left, carried by Collins Line Baltic from New York Aug. 22 to Liverpool arriving Sep. 2, Liverpool America (9.2) and "1d" pence due h.s., Reigate (9.3) arrival backstamp, F.-V.F., uncommon newspaper wrapper and unusual rate stamp of Liverpool. Estimate $200 - 300. Two newspapers were included in this wrapper to England from a small New York town. Each newspaper was rated at 2¢ for a total prepayment of 4¢. Liverpool marked the newspapers for 1 penny postage due, a single newspaper rate. $0 (Image)