1859 (Apr. 20) Boston, Mass. to Manila, Philippines. Datelined folded letter care of Mess. Russell & Sturges, red "Boston, Paid, Br. Pkt., Apr 20" exchange cds (hollow "Br. Pkt." letters) with pencil "39" cent prepaid rating and red crayon "34" credit, carried by Cunard Line Canada from Boston Apr. 20th to Liverpool arriving May 2nd, red London Paid (5.2) transit cds, reverse with "Hong Kong, C" (6.18) arrival cds; bottom edge tear, otherwise Very Fine and scarce use at the 39¢ British Mail rate via Marseilles, ex-Hahn.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

The 39¢ British Mail rate via Marseilles for up to a ¼ ounce was effective January 1, 1857 to August 30, 1861. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750