Philadelphia Transatlantic Mail, 1837-1870. Group of 6 comprising 1837 Oct. 7th Philadelphia to London by sailing packet; 1847 Liverpool to Philadelphia by Cunard Hibernia with blue "12" in double-circle due handstamp, 1853 Bremen to Philadelphia with blue "6" in octagon due handstamp, 1854 Philadelphia with small red "Paid / 21" rating handstamp to France, 1855 from London to Philadelphia with "Philadelphia Am. Pkt. '24' May 30" integral due exchange cds, and 1870 with "Phila. Unpaid" exchange cds to France; some faults, F.-V.F. and interesting group.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Retaliatory and Restored Rate Period Mail, 1848-49. Group of 15 covers including 7 retaliatory usages with red "24" or "29" rating handstamps, four usages to France via G.B. avoiding the retaliatory rate; 1848 Darlington S.C. legally avoiding the retaliatory packet fee by prepaying postage to port only via Boston; and three Restored Rate usages with two to France and one inbound use, F.-V.F. and scarce group.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000