Collins Line Steamship "Atlantic", Hong Kong - Marseilles - Liverpool - New York. Envelope with content dated "Hong Kong May 25. 1856" but back stamped Hong Kong departure of March 14th 1856. A 43 cent charge was applied at New York with 22 cents to Britain for the Hong Kong to Marseilles P & O transit and French overland. Atlantic transit of 11 days, Very Fine. Estimate  $500 - 750. The "Atlantic" departed Liverpool on April 30th arriving in New York on May 13th 1856.Apportionment of rates:-British rate Hong Kong - London 16 centsFrench Transit Marseilles - Calais 10 centsTransatlantic by American Packet 16 centsU.S. Inland New York - Boston 5 centsTotal charge 43 cents. $0 (Image)