1848 (Nov. 28) New York N.Y. to Livorno, Italy via London. Light gray folded letter placed directly aboard ship avoiding retaliatory postage, Liverpool America (12.12) entry backstamp and red London (12.13) arrival cds, manuscript London forwarder's endorsement on flap and remailed to Livorno bearing G.B. 1d red, 2d blue and 1s embossed tied by "19" barred ovals and 1d also by red "PD" in oval, variety of ratings and transits incl. Boulogne-sur-Mer transit and Livorno (12.31) arrival backstamp, Very Fine and scarce use.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400