Worldwide United States 1859 (Dec. 12) Bahia Brazil to Boston Mass.
Sale No: 50
Lot No:773
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1859 (Dec. 12) Bahia, Brazil to Boston, Mass., wrapper with printed prices current endorsed "One Prices Current", British manuscript "4" cents debit rating to U.S., Boston "6" cents handstamp due rating, Very Fine and rare incoming circular from Brazil. Estimate $400 - 600. Six page printed circular of Johnston, Cambers & Co. of Bahia sent unpaid in the British mails. Circular carried from Bahia to Southampton by Royal Mail Steam Packet Company contract mail steamer "Tyne", then placed on Cunard mail steamer to New York. London debited U.S. 4¢. Circular in closed mail bag to Boston where it was marked for 6¢ postage due with 2¢ added for U.S. circular postage. $0 (Image)