Pioneer Steamship "Great Western", New York - Bristol of 1839. Entire dated "Boston Jul 30 - 1839" carried privately to New York to be put on the Great Western" which left on the 31st July for Bristol. Arrived Bristol on 14th August to receive the "BRISTOL / SHIP LETTER" Reverse bears a London morning arrival stamp for 15th August. Charged "1/6" being 8d. ship letter fee plus 10d. inland. Atlantic transit of 16 days., Very Fine and choice. Estimate  $400 - 600. $0 (Image)