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401

(Restored Rates) 1849 (Feb. 9) Liverpool, England to Philadelphia Pa., folded letter bearing GB 1s green, embossed (5), three margins, tied by "466" oval grid with matching Liverpool (2.9) backstamp, carried by Cunard Line Europa from Liverpool Feb. 10th to New York arriving Feb. 24th, partial strike of red "New-York 7" integral due cds for 5¢ inland postage plus 2¢ ship fee, Very Fine, This was the last westbound restored rate voyage. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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402

1849 (Feb. 16) Carlisle, England to Oberlin Oh., folded letter with blue green "Carlisle, FE 16 1849" double-arc datestamp and red manuscript "Paid 1/-" rating, Liverpool (2.17) backstamps, carried by Cunard Line America from Liverpool Feb. 24th to Boston arriving Mar. 8th, red "Boston Ms. 'Ship; Mar 10" rimless cds with matching "Paid" and large "24" cent, additional red ms. "5", some edge wear, F.-V.F., A scarce use on the first transatlantic voyage under the new U.S.-G.B. treaty. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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403

1849 (Feb. 18) Baltimore Md. to London, England, blue folded cover bearing 5¢ red brown (1) tied by blue "5" oval cancel, matching "Baltimore Md. Feb 18" cds, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Niagara from Boston Feb. 21st to Liverpool arriving Mar. 6th, red London (3.7) arrival backstamp and manuscript "1/-" shilling due rating; vertical file fold affects 5¢, cover lightly cleaned, a Very Fine appearing usage, ex-Hart. Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. A RARE 5¢ 1847 ISSUE USAGE ON THE FIRST SAILING UNDER THE NEW U.S.-G.B.TREATY TO GREAT BRITAIN. The specific provisions of the US-Great Britain Treaty took effect with this February 21st 1849 Cunard sailing from Boston. The 5¢ stamp was insufficient to pay the treaty rate of 24¢ to Great Britain as it had to be either fully prepaid or fully collect. No partial payments were recognized and therefore, the 5¢ stamp was wasted and the letter was rated 1 shilling due. It is probable that the new rates and requirements of the treaty, which had just been announced, were misunderstood by the sender. Although the division of the 24¢ (1 shilling) postal rate had been agreed upon, the accountancy handstamps usually seen on later transatlantic mail covers were not put into use at this early date. (Image1)

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404

1849 (Apr. 25) West Coast to Hants, England, cover endorsed "Via Mexico" and docketed "April 25th", entered mails with "Vera-Cruz, 1849, MY 15" British Post Office double-arc datestamp on back, red London (6.22) and Lyndhurst (6.22) backstamps, manuscript "2/3" 2s3d due rating; minor edge wear, F.-V.F., An unusual routing from the West Coast via Mexico to G.B. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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405

1849 (May 6, Nov. 27) New Orleans La. to Great Britain, two folded letters, first with black "New Orleans La. May 6" cds and matching "Paid" with "24" rating handstamp to Liverpool carried Cunard Line America, other with red "New Orleans La. Nov 27" cds and matching "Paid" and "24" rating handstamp, F.-V.F. pair of New Orleans "24" ratemarkers in red and black. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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406

1849 (May 19) Brompton, England to New York N.Y., mourning cover with red "Brompton, MY 19 1849" origin cds and red crayon "8" pence ship rating, red London Paid (5.19) cds and corrected to "1/" shilling prepaid with red manuscript "21" cent credit to U.S., carried as endorsed by Ocean Line Hermann from Southampton May 20th to New York arriving Jun. 6th, bold strikes of New York red "Paid / Ship" two-line handstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. New York exchange office marked red PAID/SHIP handstamp. During first four months of U.S.-G.B. treaty there were no uniform instructions to the exchange offices on how to mark letters. The purpose of this marking is not really understood. It is found used very infrequently until February 1859. (Image1)

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407

1849 (May 25) Annapolis Md. to Gloucester, England, buff cover with red partial "Annapolis Md." cds and matching red "Paid" and "24" rating handstamps, New York red "19" cent credit handstamp, carried by Cunard Line Canada from New York May 30th to Liverpool arriving Jun. 12th, red Liverpool America (6.12) cds with matching red "1/-" shilling rating handstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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408

1849 (Jul. 23) Newport R.I. to Singapore, datelined folded letter to B. Newton on Ship Talbot in care of U.S. Consul, New York black "5" in circle debit rating handstamp, carried by Cunard Line Niagara from New York Jul. 25th to Liverpool arriving Aug. 6th, red London (8.7) arrival backstamp and manuscript "1/" shilling due rating for packet fee, flap with manuscript forwarders endorsement of Baring Bros. & Co., forwarded with red London Paid (8.18) cds and red manuscript "1/" shilling rating with original markings crossed out, Very Fine. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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409

1849 (Aug. 2) Brooklyn N.Y. to Dublin, Ireland, blue folded letter datelined "Red Hook N.Y., Augt. 2nd '49" and bearing U.S. Mail, 1¢ black on pink (6LB9), four wide margins, tied by pencil and New York "5" in circle handstamp, carried as endorsed by Cunard Europa from New York Aug. 8th to Liverpool arriving Aug. 20th, Liverpool 'America' (8.20) backstamp and "1/-" shilling due rating handstamp, red London (8.21) cds, Very Fine. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE U.S. CITY DESPATCH POST CARRIER STAMP ON TRANSATLANTIC MAIL. The U.S. City Despatch Post was authorized by the New York postmaster to carry mail to he post office from locations in the city. The carrier delivered the letter to the New York post office, which then dispatched it on the next eastbound Cunard ship. The British Post Office treated it as unpaid and collected the 1s treaty rate. The 5¢ oval handstamp is used as an exchange debit marking for 5¢ debit to G.B. (Image1)

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SOLD for $2,800.00
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410

1849 (Aug. 15) London, England to San Francisco Cal. via Panama, Gibb correspondence cover with red London Paid (8.15) cds with red manuscript "2/-" shilling prepaid rating, "Goswell St." straightline backstamp, reverse with two strikes of "Forwarded by Smith & Lewis, Panama" oval forwarder's handstamps, black "40" cent framed handstamp, some edge wear, F.-V.F., an interesting use by the West Indian packet. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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411

1849 (Sep. 7) Calcutta, India to Philadelphia Pa., folded letter in care of Baring Bros. at London with red Calcutta (9.7) framed backstamp and matching "INDIA" framed handstamp, manuscript rating, red London (10.27) transit backstamp, Liverpool (11.2) Maltese cross datestamp and black "19 Cents" debit rating to U.S., carried by Cunard Line America from Liverpool Nov. 3rd to New York Nov. 17th, New York black "24" cent due rating, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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412

1849 (Sep. 18) Halifax, Nova Scotia to New York N.Y., folded letter with red "Halifax, Paid, Sep 18, 1849" postmark with red manuscript "1/-" shilling prepaid rating, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Cambria departing Sep. 19th to New York where circled "5" due rating handstamp struck, Very Fine, ex-Winter. Estimate $200 - 300. Letters from Nova Scotia by Cunard Line steamers required prepayment of 1s packet rate. Effective Sep. 20th 1849 (the day after this cover left Halifax), the Nova Scotian packet rate to the U.S. was reduced to 4 pence sterling or 4½d currency. (Image1)

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413

1849 (Oct. 30) Pittsburgh Pa. to Necharsulm, Wurttemberg, folded letter with red "Pittsburgh Pa. Oct 30" cds with matching "Paid" and "10" rating handstamp, carried by Cunard Line Europa from Boston Nov. 7th to Liverpool arriving Nov. 18th, red London (11.19) backstamp and matching "Colonies &c. Art. 13" framed accountancy h.s., red Heilbronn (11.23) backstamp, red manuscript "38/4" rating totaled with red crayon "42" kr. due rating, additional manuscript "80/4/2fl5" rating at left, Very Fine and attractive use. Estimate $300 - 400. According to Winter, the manuscript "80/4/2fl5" probably adds up a number of other letters paid for at the same time maybe to the same village. They probably mean 80kr., 5kr., and 42kr. for this letter, all adding up to a total of 2 gulden (florin) 5kr. or 125 kr., which was collected. This accounting for multiple letters is not usually seen on other Wurttemberg mail. (Image1)

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414

1849 (Nov. 9) Leeds, England to New York N.Y., folded letter with blue "Leeds, NO 9 1849" backstamp and bearing G.B. 1s green, embossed, four margins, tied by "447" oval grid cancel, Liverpool (11.10) backstamp and red "5 / Cents" credit handstamp, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Caledonia from Liverpool Nov. 10th to Boston arriving Nov. 24th, New York red "Paid" arc handstamp; cover tear along fold, 1s minor gum stain, Fine, This is the Final Return Voyage of the Cunard Line Caledonia. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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415

1849 (Nov. 24) Wilkes Barre Pa. to Horb, Wurttemberg, folded cover with red "Wilkes Barre, Pa. Nov 24" cds and matching "Paid" and "5" rating handstamps, carried by Cunard Line America from New York Nov. 28th to Liverpool arriving Dec. 12th, red London (12.13) transit backstamp and matching "Colonies/Art. " framed handstamp, French manuscript "30" decimes debit rating, red crayon "1/3" and red manuscript "57/6" rating, Norb (12.18) two-line backstamp, Very Fine and interesting. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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416

1849 (Dec. 15) Liverpool, England to Providence R.I., blue folded letter with "Liverpool F.R.H., DE 15 1849" backstamp and bearing G.B. 1s green embossed pair, margins to touched at left, tied by two strikes of "466"oval cancels, red "5 Cents" credit rating to U.S. handstamp, carried by Cunard Line Cambria from Liverpool Dec. 15th to Boston arriving Dec. 30th, red "Br. Packet, Boston, 30 Dec Paid" rimless cds and matching "24" cent rating handstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. Cover was prepaid 2 shillings for 1s packet fee plus 1s Floating Receiving House (F.R.H.) late fee. A small hut on the South Landing Stage of Liverpool port accepted letters for departing Cunard steamers up to time of departure. (Image1)

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417

1850 (Mar. 22) Glasgow, Scotland to New York N.Y., printed prices with inside printed endorsement "Pr. Europa 23rd March 1850", carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Europa from Liverpool Mar. 23rd to New York arriving Apr. 6th, U.S. Mail, 1¢ black (6LB10) tied by manuscript for delivery to local New York City street address, Very Fine and unusual use. Estimate $400 - 600. This circular was apparently carried privately or included in a bundle on the "Europa" to New York where it was delivered by U.S. Mail carrier, prepaid by their 1¢ black on yellow stamp. (Image1)

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SOLD for $625.00
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418

1850 (Apr. 27) New York N.Y. to London, England, folded cover with bold "New York '6' Apr 27" exchange credit cds, pencil "48" prepaid rating for double the 24¢ rate with 6¢ credit to Britain, carried by Collins Line Atlantic from New York Apr. 27th to Liverpool arriving May 10th; file fold, Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. A RARE FIRST CONTRACT AND MAIDEN VOYAGE OF THE COLLINS LINE ATLANTIC. Edward K. Collins was awarded a 10-year contract by the Secretary of the U.S. Navy under the Foreign Mails Act of 1845. The first steamship to carry mails under the contract was the "Atlantic" leaving New York on April 27th 1850. (Image1)

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419

1850 (Jun. 18) London, England to New York N.Y., folded letter with red London (6.18) Maltese cross datestamp with red manuscript "1/" shilling prepaid rating, Liverpool (6.19) transit and small red "21 Cents" credit handstamp, carried by Collins Line Pacific from Liverpool Jun. 19th to New York arriving Jul. 1st, New York red "Paid" arc handstamp, Very Fine, Carried on the Maiden Return Voyage of the Collins Line Pacific. This was second voyage of the line. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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420

1850 (Jun. 18) Philadelphia Pa. to Ballymena, Ireland, blue folded cover with blue "Philada Pa. Jun 18" cds, scarce strike of red "Phila. 24 Cts. Paid" octagonal rating handstamp, red New York "19" cent credit handstamp to G.B., carried by Cunard Line America from New York Jun. 19th to Liverpool arriving Jun. 30th, red Liverpool America (6.30), reverse with red London (7.1) and blue Ballymena (7.2) arrival cds; light wrinkling, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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421

1850 (Aug. 30) Glasgow, Scotland to Montreal, Canada, blue folded letter with red "Glasgow, Paid, 30 Au 1850" framed postmark and red manuscript "1/2" 1s2d prepaid rating, Liverpool Aug. 21st transit backstamp, carried by Cunard Line Asia from Liverpool Aug. 31st to Halifax arriving Sep. 9th; minor fold toning, F.-V.F., This was the last Eastbound Cunard transatlantic sailing calling at Halifax. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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422

1850 (Oct. 22, Nov. 18) Arctic Maiden Voyages, two covers: Maiden Voyage Westbound, red "Alexandria Va., 22 Oct" cds with matching "Paid" straightline and manuscript "24" cent rating, New York red "3" credit handstamp, carried by Arctic from New York Oct. 27th to Liverpool arriving Nov. 7th, red Liverpool America (11.7) transit and Glasgow receiving backstamp; Maiden Voyage Eastbound, "London, 18 NO 18, 1850" cds, Liverpool (11.19) transit cds and "3 Cent" debit rating, carried by Arctic from Liverpool Nov. 20th to New York arriving Dec. 4th, black "New York '24' Dec 5" debit exchange cds, minor tape staining, F.-V.F. Estimate $400 - 600. The New York & Liverpool United States Mail Steamship company (Collins Line) was the first serious challenge to dominance of the Cunard Line. The "Arctic", one of four sister vessels of 2,856 gross tons was built by William H. Brown of New York for Collins. Lost in collision on September 20th 1854 with over 300 lives lost. (Image1)

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423

1851 (Mar. 27) Gilbraltar to Petersburg Va., blue docketed folded cover with blue "Gibraltar, MR 27 1851" double-arc datestamp and red manuscript "1/8" 1s8d prepaid rating, carried by P&O Line Montrose from Gibraltar Mar. 27th to Southampton arriving Apr. 4th, red London Paid (8.5) transit and "16" cent credit to the U.S., carried by Collins Line Pacific from Liverpool Apr. 9th to New York arriving Apr. 19th, unusual "New-York '5cts' 19 Apr" debit cds as rate was to destination only with inland postage due, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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424

1851 (Jul. 15) San Francisco Cal. to Surrey, England, blue folded letter with red "San Francisco Cal. 15 Jul" cds and matching "Paid" and "25" rating handstamps, New York red "3" credit to G.B. for American packet, carried by Havre Line Humbolt from New York Aug. 23rd to Southampton arriving Sep. 4th, red London Paid (9.4) cds, Very Fine. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. ONE OF ONLY FOUR RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS 25¢ ERROR RATE. Letter carried by Pacific Mail Steamship Co. "Panama" from San Francisco to Panama City and by U.S. Mail Steamship Co. "Cherokee" from Chagres to New York. When new U.S. rates went into effect on July 1st 1851, the San Francisco postmaster incorrectly assumed the new West Coast rate to the U.K. was 25¢ (6¢ cross country plus 19¢ transatlantic fees) instead of the actual rate of 29¢. He used a "25" handstamp that was previously used at San Francisco. The 25¢ rate was in effect only two months before word reached him that he was rating the letters incorrectly, this letter was carried on the second of only four possible voyages (July 1st, July 15th, Aug. 1st, Aug. 15th). We offered a similar use from the same sailing in our Sale 27 that realized $4,750 hammer. (Image1)

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425

1851 (Oct. 8) Philadelphia Pa. to Cognac, France, light blue cover with blue "Philadelphia Pa. Oct 8" cds and red "PHILa. PAID 5 Cts." octagon handstamp rerated "21" cent, carried by Collins Line Baltic from New York Oct. 11th to Liverpool arriving Oct. 22nd, London red (10.23) transit backstamp, red Calais entry cds with black "8" decimes due rating handstamp, Cognac (10.25) arrival backstamp, Very Fine, a scarce rerated 21¢ Philadelphia octagon. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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426

1851 (Dec. 18) Dumfries, Scotland to Lyons N.Y., folded letter bearing G.B. 1s green embossed (S.G. 5), four margins, tied by grid cancel, red Dumfries (12.18) and blue Liverpool (12.19) backstamps, black Liverpool backstamp and red "5/Cents" credit handstamp, carried by Cunard Line Africa from Liverpool Dec. 20th to New York arriving Jan. 2nd, red New York "Br Packet 'Paid 24' Jan 2" exchange cds also ties 1s, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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427

1852 (Feb. 11) Liverpool, England to New York N.Y., folded letter bearing G.B. 1d red and 1s green embossed, large margins including right sheet margin, tied by "466" grid cancels, Liverpool (2.11) backstamps with red "21/Cents" credit handstamp, carried by Collins Line Atlantic from Liverpool Feb. 11th to New York arriving Feb. 26th, New York red "Paid" arc handstamp, Very Fine, Prepaid 1 shilling transatlantic packet rate plus 1 pence late fee. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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428

1852 (Mar. 16) New Orleans La. to Edinburgh, Scotland, blue cover entering the mails with red "New Orleans La. Mar 16" cds and matching "Way 6" rating handstamp, manuscript "24" cent unpaid rating and black "5" circled debit rating handstamp, carried by Cunard Line Asia from New York Mar. 24th to Liverpool arriving Apr. 6th, Liverpool 'America' (4.6.52) transit backstamp and "1/-" shilling due rating handstamp, red Apr. 7th arrival backstamp, Very Fine and remarkable Transatlantic way usage. Estimate $500 - 750. This cover entered the mail system prior to New Orleans probably on a steamboat and was rated due 6¢ for the 1¢ way fee plus 5¢ domestic postage. At New York, the cover was rerated 24¢ for the transatlantic packet postage with a 5¢ debit to G.B. for U.S. inland postage. (Image1)

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429

1852 (Aug. 11) Brooklyn N.Y. to Royston, England, folded letter with bold "Brooklyn N.Y. Aug 11" cds and bearing 12¢ black (17) pair, left sheet margin, each stamp cancelled by red "Paid / 24" handstamp, New York red "19" credit handstamp, carried by Cunard Line Europa departing New York Aug. 11th to Liverpool arriving Aug. 22nd, red London (8.23) tombstone datestamp ties pair, Fine, A scarce cancel on the 12¢ 1851 issue. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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430

(French Retaliatory Rates) 1853 (Jan. 20) Paris, France to New York N.Y., folded letter with red Paris (1.20) cds and matching "PD" framed handstamp, reverse with prepaid manuscript "26" rating on reverse, endorsed "via Southampton" at top left, carried by Cunard Line Canada from Liverpool Jan. 22 to Boston arriving Feb. 5, black "Boston Br. Packet 6 Feb" exchange cds with matching bold "21" due rating handstamp for French retaliatory rate; some light folded toning and small separation, F.-V.F. Estimate $400 - 600. Only three eastbound and two westbound Cunard steamship voyages were made during the short 16-day French Retaliatory rate period between Jan. 24th and Feb. 10th 1853, when the United States collected 21¢ per ½ ounce on all letters exchanged between the U.S. and France via Great Britain. (Image1)

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431

1853 (Feb. 4) Philadelphia Pa. to Saxony, Germany, folded letter with blue "Philadelphia, Pa., Feb 4" cds and manuscript "30" rating for Prussian closed mail rate, black "N. York Am. Pkt. '23' Feb 5" debit cds, reverse with red Aachen (2.20) and Leipzig-Dresden (2.22), blue manuscript and red crayon "13" due ratings, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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432

1853 (Aug. 11) Cromer, England to New York N.Y., folded letter with red "Cromer, AU 11 1853" double-arc backstamp and bearing four G.B. 1s green embossed, cut to shape, cancelled by "577" grid cancels, red London (8.12) transit backstamp, green Liverpool (8.12) transit and red "20 / Cents" credit rating handstamp, carried by Cunard Line Arabia from Liverpool Aug. 13th to New York arriving Aug. 23rd, some edge wear, F.-V.F., Scarce prepaid 4s quadruple transatlantic packet use with corresponding 20¢ credit (4x 5¢ U.S. postage). Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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433

1853 (Sep. 9) New York, N.Y. to Wohlen, Switzerland, blue folded letter with red "New-York Am. Packet Sep 10" exchange cds and pencil "21" prepaid rating for British open mail, carried by Ocean Line Hermann from New York Sep. 10 to Southampton arriving Sep. 23, Le Havre (9.24) entry cds, Basel (9.26) backstamp, Wohlen (9.27) arrival cds, red crayon "130" rappen due rating, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. Prepayment written in pencil lower left by New York post office. Once mails put off in the Solent near Southampton, an auxiliary steamer carried them to Havre and the letter never went ashore in England. French entry marking "ETATS-UNIS PAQ.AM.A. LE HAVRE" was used on letters carried by Ocean Line steamers to Southampton and then conveyed by auxiliary steamer to Havre. While not a rare marking, it is also not common. Basel marked letter for 130 rappen, the postage due for letters arriving from steamers to England going to the first Swiss rayon. Since Wohlen was in the second rayon, letter properly was due 130 rappen. (Image1)

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1854 (Jan. 2) Philadelphia Pa. to Wohlen, Switzerland, blue folded letter with red "Philadelphia Pa. 'Paid' Jan 2" cds and matching "Phila., 5 Cts., Paid" framed handstamp, partial "Boston Br. Pkt. Jan 4" exchange backstamp, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line America from Boston Jan. 4th to Liverpool arriving Jan. 16th, red London (1.17) transit backstamp, red Paris (1.18) transit cds, Basel (1.19) transit backstamp, blue Wohlen (1.30) arrival cds, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. Although Philadelphia became an exchange office on January 1, 1854, this letter dated Jan. 2nd was not exchanged by Philadelphia. (Image1)

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435

1854 (Jan. 13) Boston Mass. to Paris, France, datelined folded letter with red "Paid" straightline and blue crayon "44" rating, red "New York Am. Packet, Jan 16" exchange cds, carried by Havre Line Nashville from New York Jan. 16th to Havre arriving Feb. 3rd, red Le Havre (2.3) entry cds and black "6" decimes rating handstamp; some edge flaws, F.-V.F., Carried on the maiden voyage of the Nashville for the Havre Line. Estimate $200 - 300. This letter was carried by the steamship "Nashville" that was on charter to the Havre Line as a replacement for the "Humboldt", recently lost. "Nashville" made two round voyages for the Havre Line. (Image1)

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1854 (Jan. 16) San Francisco Cal. to Wakefield, England, endorsed "per Adams Co. Express" at top left, entered mails with "San Francisco Cal. 16 Jan" cds and matching "PAID 29" straightline handstamp, red crayon "29", carried by John L. Stephens to Panama and then George Law from Chagres to N.Y., New York red "3" cent credit handstamp, carried by Havre Line Franklin from New York Feb. 16th to Southampton arriving Feb. 28th, red London Paid (2.28) cds Wakefield (3.1) arrival backstamp, no backflap, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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437

1854, 1857 San Francisco, Ca. to Great Britain, two folded covers, 1854 (Mar. 28) carried by Oregon from San Francisco Apr. 1st to Panama Apr. 15th, then by Illinois Chagres Apr. 17th to New York Apr. 29th, then by Collins Line Arctic to Liverpool arriving May 10th, green Liverpool 'America' (5.10) backstamp and matching green "ART-5 / U.S. Pkt." two-line handstamp, black "1/1½" due rating handstamp, red Worcester (5.12) arrival backstamp; 1857 (Nov.) from San Francisco via Panama and N.Y., then by Cunard Line Niagara from Boston Dec. 2nd to Liverpool arriving Dec. 14th, black Liverpool 'America' (12.14.57) backstamp and "ART-5 / Br. Pkt." two-line, matching "1/2½" due rating, handstamp, couple tape stains, F.-V.F., A scarce pair of San Francisco covers showing the two Article 5 markings. Estimate $400 - 600. The U.S. - G.B. Treaty specified the rate under Article 5 of the treaty and handstamps were applied at Liverpool stating "ART-5 / B.R. PKT." and "ART-5 / U.S. PKT.". (Image1)

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438

1854 (Dec. 9) Liverpool, England to Concord N.H., blue tissue paper cover bearing G.B. 1s green embossed (SG #5), cut to shape, tied by "134" oval grid cancel, blue Liverpool (12.9.1854) backstamp and red "5 / Cents" credit handstamp, carried by Cunard line America from Liverpool Dec. 9th to Boston arriving Dec. 25th, red "Boston Br. Pkt. 'Paid 24' Dec 25" exchange credit cds, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. This Christmas day arrival was the first Cunard voyage under the G.B. Crimean War restrictions where Cunard Line ships called only at Boston until 1856. (Image1)

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439

1855 c. England to Farmer N.Y., wrapper endorsed "Book Post" bearing two G.B. 1d red singles tied by oval grid cancels; left stamp torn, Fine and rare use at the 2¢ book post rate. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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440

1855 (Jan. 6, Dec. 7) London, England to Richmond Va., two blue folded covers, 1855 (Dec. 7) bearing G.B. 1d red tied by "42" oval grid, red London (12.7) backstamp, blue "John K. Gilliat & Cos., Circular, Registered" double-oval handstamp and red manuscript "p. Asia" endorsement at top left, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Asia from Liverpool Dec. 8th to Boston arriving Dec. 19th, red crayon "2" cent due rating, vertical fold; 1855 (Jan. 6) bearing G.B. 1d red tied by "42" oval grid and with John K. Gilliat & Co. 1d Newspaper backstamp, carried as endorsed by Cunard Canada, Richmond red crayon "2" cent due rating, file fold damages stamp, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. Richmond marked the circular for 2¢ postage due, which was usually omitted in most U.S. cities. (Image1)

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441

1855 (Jan. 20) Troy Oh. to Tubingen, Germany, buff cover with clear "Troy Ohio. Jan 20" cds and manuscript "22" cent rating, partial black "N. York Am. Pkt. '23' Jan 24" integral debit exchange cds with the "23" obliterated by circular grid cancel and corrected with sharp strike of "N. York U.S. Pkt. '14' Jan 27" exchange debit cds, carried by Ocean Line Hermann from New York Jan. 27th to Southampton Feb. 13th as the vessel did not proceed to Bremerhaven due to inclement weather, Frankfurt (2.20) backstamp, red "24/9 Kr.R. America uber Bremen" exchange handstamp, total transit fee "33" restated in blue manuscript; small top edge tears reinforced, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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442

1855 (Apr. 5) Liverpool, England to Philadlephia Pa., folded letter with manuscript "pr Nashville" endorsement, green "Liverpool, AP 5, 1855" double-arc and Liverpool (4.6) backstamp with matching "3/Cents" debit rating, carried by Collins Line Nashville from Liverpool Ar. 7th to New York arriving Apr. 22nd, "Philadelphia Am. Pkt. '24' Apr 22" due exchange cds; tone spot, F.-V.F., Carried on the only return voyage of the Nashville for the Collins Line. Estimate $300 - 400. The "Nashville" was chartered by the Collins line to make only one round voyage in place of the "Pacific", which was unable to make the voyage. (Image1)

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443

1855 (May 26) Liverpool, England to Philadelphia Pa., folded letter bearing G.B. 1s green, vertical strip of five, margins to touched, tied by "466" oval grids, "Liverpool F.R.H. MY 26 1855" floating receiving house backstamp and red manuscript "20" cent credit rating, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Africa from Liverpool May 26th to Boston arriving Jun. 7th, closed bag to Philadelphia where red "Philadelphia Br. Pkt. 'Paid' Jun 7" exchange cds and matching red "96" cent rate handstamp struck; vertical file fold affects center stamp, ex-Seybold, Gibson. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. This cover was prepaid 5 shillings for four-times the 1s transatlantic packet plus 1s floating receiving house fee. Proper credit of 20¢ to the U.S. for four times 5¢ inland postage. Philadelphia struck the scarce "96" rating handstamp in red as a restatement of the rate (four times 24¢ rate). (Image1)

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444

1856 (Mar. 3) London, England to New York N.Y., folded cover with London (3.4) Maltese cross datestamp, Liverpool (3.4) transit and matching large "3/Cents" rocking debit h.s., carried by Collins Line Quaker City from Liverpool Mar. 5th to New York arriving Mar. 21th, New York black "24" debit handstamp, light stain spot, a Very Fine use, The Quaker City was chartered by the Collins Line for one round voyage after the loss of Pacific. This is the only westbound voyage for the Collins Line. Estimate $150 - 200. Cover examples show that Liverpool began to use a large 3/CENT debit marking, the same size as that used at London, as early as March 1854. The Date Impression Books of the G.P.O. in London, however, does not show this marking was sent to Liverpool before February 1857. This example supports an earlier issue of the marking. (Image1)

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445

1856 (Jul. 22) Charleston S.C. to Uster, Switzerland, blue folded letter with "Charleston S.C. Jul 22" cds with black "Paid" straightline and manuscript "20" rating, magenta charge box notation, red "New-York Am. Pkt. Jul 26" exchange cds, carried by Havre Line Fulton from New York Jul. 26th to Havre arriving Aug. 9th, red Le Havre (8.9) transit cds, couple railroad backstamps and Zurich (8.10) transit cds, orange manuscript rating, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. Cover discussed by Winter in "Understanding Transatlantic Mail", Vol. 2, figure 1-127. (Image1)

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446

1856 (Nov. 28) Paris, France to Washington D.C., cds on cover bearing France 20c and 40c Empire issue imperfs, tied by diamond lozenge cancels, red framed "P.P." handstamp, red Bureau Maritime Le Havre (11.29) backstamp, carried by Ocean Line Hermann from Bremerhaven Nov. 29th to New York but sustained major damage from severe weather and returned to Southampton on Dec. 14th, her mails were transferred to N.Y. & Havre Line Fulton that departed Southampton Dec. 18th to New York arriving Dec. 31st, partial black "New York '21' Dec 31" exchange due rating cds; 40c stained, Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. Note that other letters from France to the United States carried aboard the "Fulton" were charged the direct service rate of only 20¢ per ½ ounce on arrival. (Image1)

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447

1857 (Apr. 28) Philadelphia Pa. to Le Cret du Locle, Switzerland, folded cover with red "Philadelphia Pa 'Paid' 1857 Apr 28" exchange cds with matching "Paid / 21" rating and additional "Br Service" boxed handstamp but failed to show proper 18¢ credit to France, carried by Cunard Line Arabia from New York Apr. 29th to Liverpool arriving May 10th, red French (5.11) transit cds and matching over-inked "PD" framed handstamp, reverse with Paris (5.12), Locle (5.13) and Le Cret du Locle (5.14) datestamps, light red crayon rating at bottom right, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. Two other April 1857 outbound letters are known with the "Br Service" or "Am Service" handstamps (both from Philadelphia), applied during the early days of the U.S.-French Convention because of confusing regulations. These service handstamps were usually reserved for incoming letters. (Image1)

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448

1857, 1858 (Jun. 30, Jan. 26) Boston Mass. to Clipper Ship Eagle Wing at Hong Kong, China, pair of letters from Theodore Chase to Capt. Robert H. Waters, 1857 (Jun. 30) addressed in care of Messrs Russell & Co. at Canton, China, probably carried transatlantic by Cunard Line Europa departing Boston Jul. 1st to Liverpool arriving Jul. 11th, docketed on reverse "Recd Sept 9th 1857 Hong Kong"; 1858 (Jan. 26) probably carried transatlantic by Cunard Line America departing Boston Jan. 27th to Liverpool Feb. 9th, docketed on reverse to Hong Kong but actually received in New York May 19th upon her return, Very Fine. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. A RARE PAIR OF LETTERS TO THE WELL-KNOWN CLIPPER SHIP EAGLE WING AT HONG KING, CHINA. The "Eagle Wing" was a medium clipper ship built in 1853 at Medford Mass. of 1,174 tons. She made several passages to China in the 1850s and sailed from Shanghai Feb. 4th 1858 to New York arriving in 103 days, when the second letter was sent. Content concerns business matters including freight account and second letter mentions additional commission fees charged by Messrs. Russell & Co. for procuring freight to New York. (Image1)

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449

1859 (Jun. 17) Philadelphia Pa. to Cognac, France, folded letter with red "Philadelphia 'Paid 3' Jun 17" cds and matching red "Paid 15" handstamp, carried by Vanderbilt Line Ariel from New York Jun. 18th to Le Havre arriving Jul. 2nd, blue Le Havre (7.2) octagon transit datestamp, various backstamps including Cognac (7.4) arrival cds, Very Fine, A scarce usage on the Vanderbilt line, ex-Walske. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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450

1860 (Aug. 4) Darlington, England to Wytheville Va., cover with blue "Darlington AU 4 1860" double-arc datestamp, carried by Cunard Line Niagara from Liverpool Aug. 3rd to New York arriving Aug. 16th, black "N. York Br. Pkt. '24' Aug 15" exchange debit cds with matching small "19" debit accountancy handstamp, manuscript "Due 24" at top left; edge flaws, Fine. Estimate $400 - 600. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THIS UNLISTED NEW YORK SMALL "19" DEBIT ACCOUNTANCY HANDSTAMP. (Image1)

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451

1860 (Sep. 24) Smyrna, Turkey to Savannah Ga., forwarded to Cartersville Ga., blue cover with Austrian Post Office "Smirne 24/9" cds, sent to Trieste aboard an Austrian Lloyd steamship where blue crayon "20 / 65" accounting Austrian new kreuzer, blue "6" Sgr debit handstamp and equivalent manuscript "15" cent debit, carried by Hapag Line Borussia from Hamburg Oct. 1st to New York arriving Oct. 18th, black "New.York, Am. Packet, Oct 18" exchange cds and manuscript "40" due rating, forwarded with "Savannah Geo Oct 21" cds and matching "Forwarded" straightline with "3" cent rating totaled to "43" cents, Very Fine, a scarce forwarded transatlantic use from the Austrian Post Office in Smyrna, Turkey. Estimate $300 - 400. Under the U.S.-Prussian Closed Mail convention of 1852, the rate established for unpaid letters sent from the Austrian Levant to the U.S. was 40¢ per ½ ounce. This amount was a combination of the 15¢ (6 Sgr) per ½ ounce fee to the German-Austrian Postal Union, plus the 25¢ cents per ½ oz. for the combined Belgian transit fee, transatlantic service and U.S. internal postage. Note that the "20/65" accounting in new kreuzer represents the 40¢ total postage due wherein the "20" new kreuzer (10¢) corresponds to the Austrian Lloyd fee from Smyrna to Triest, and the "65" new kreuzer (30¢) to the Prussian Closed mail rate. (Image1)

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452

1860 (Oct. 6) London, England to Kennebunkport Me., blue preprinted "Charles Gumm's Freight Circular, Per Steamer 'Arabia' " circular bearing 1d red tied by bold "36" oval grid cancel, carried by endorsed by Cunard Line Arabia from Liverpool Oct. 6th to Boston arriving Oct. 17th, accompanied by 1868 (Aug. 1) circular front preprinted "Duncan & Shaw's Monthly Freight Circular" to Bowdoinham Me. bearing 2d blue tied by "466" oval grid canceller at the 2 pence printed matter rate paid to destination that was in effect from October 1, 1867 to December 31, 1868 only, carried by Cunard Line Russia from Queenstown Aug. 2nd to New York arriving Aug. 11th, a Very Fine pair of printed matter usages. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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453

1860 (Dec. 20) San Francisco Cal. to Angouleme, France, blue folded letter bearing 10¢ green, type II (32) strip of three, tied by two strikes of "San Francisco Cal. Dec 20 1860" cds, additional Dec. 21st cds strike adjacent with matching "15" cent rating handstamp, carried by PMSS Senora to Panama, then by Ariel from Aspinwall to New York, "15" crossed out and black "New York '3' Jan 16" debit exchange cds struck, carried transatlantic by Cunard Line Australasian from New York Jan. 16th to Queenstown arriving Jan. 26th, French (1.28) entry cds with "8" decimes due rating, Angouleme (1.29) arrival backstamp, Very Fine, Carried on the Maiden Return Voyage of the Cunard Line Australasian. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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454

35, 24

1861 (Aug. 7) Boston, Mass. to Geneva, Switzerland, tissue cover franked with 1857, 10¢ Green, Type V two singles + 1¢ blue, type V, tied by two strikes of "Paid" grid cancels and red "Boston 'Paid 18' Aug 7" exchange cds for British packet, on cover to Switzerland, forwarded from Geneva to Interlaken, French (8.19) entry cds and matching large "P.D." framed handstamp, Geneva (8.20) and Berne (8.22) backstamps; small faults, F.-V.F. Scott No. 35+24 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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455

1861 (Nov. 1) Dodgeville Wis. to Flintshire, Wales, all-over red Maj. Gen. John C. Fremont patriotic with Reagles & Co. flap imprint, partial "Dodgeville Wis. Nov 1" cds and manuscript "Due 24c" rating, "Detroit. Am. Pkt. '21' Nov 7" exchange debit cds, carried by Allan Line Anglo-Saxon from Quebec Nov. 8th to Londonderry arriving Nov. 22nd, black "1/-" shilling due handstamp for 1s transatlantic packet, Rhyl (11.23) transit backstamp; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine. Estimate $400 - 600. A CHOICE TRANSATLANTIC PATRIOTIC PACKET USE THROUGH THE DETROIT EXCHANGE OFFICE. (Image1)

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456

1861 (Nov. 2) Indian Gulch Cal. to London, England, buff cover with rimless "Indian Gulch Cal" cds with ms. "Nov 2 1861" dating and matching "Paid 29 Cts" rating, New York red "3" cent credit to G.B., carried by Inman Line Etna from New York Nov. 30th to Liverpool arriving Dec. 11th, red London Paid (12.12) cds, red manuscript "8d" rating, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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457

1861 (Nov. 19) London, England to St. Paul, Minn., cover bearing G.B. 1d red and 6d purple tied together by two strikes of "6" circular grid cancels, red London (11.19.61) backstamp and black "3 /Cents" debit rating, carried by Allan Line North American from Liverpool Nov. 21st to Portland arriving Dec. 6th, scarce blue "Chicago Am. Pkt. '24' Dec 10" exchange due cds; minor repaired hole, still a Very Fine and scarce Chicago exchange use. Estimate $200 - 300. Cover was short paid 6 pence for the 24¢ treaty rate plus 1 pence prepaid for the 1d late fee. London treated letter as totally unpaid and debited the U.S. 3 pence. (Image1)

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458

1862 (Mar. 14) London, England to Bowdoinham Me., datelined folded letter from Baring Brothers with "London, MR 14, 62" square chamfered postmark and "19 / Cents" debit handstamp, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line China from Liverpool Mar. 15th to New York arriving Mar. 26th, "N. York Br. Pkt. '24' Mar 27" exchange due handstamp, docketing at right indicating sent to Baring Bros., F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. This was carried on the Maiden Voyage of the Cunard Line "China" during which she broke her shaft and had to resort to sail for 4 days. (Image1)

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459

1862 (May 3) Saint Louis, Mo. to Luxembourg, Lady Liberty and Union patriotic with "Saint Louis Mo. May 3 1862" cds and ms. "30" rating, "N. York Br. Pkt. '20' May 7" debit cds, carried by Cunard Line Persia from New York May 7th to Queenstown arriving May 16th, reverse with "Etats Unis Par Ostend" (5.18) cds and "BR. PACKET" straightline handstamp, Luxembourg (5.19) arrival cds, red ms. "15" rating crossed out and "160" due rating, addressee name partial erased, Fine and rare patriotic use to Luxembourg. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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460

1863 (Apr. 8) Cincinnati, Oh. to Entringen, Württemberg, orange buff cover with German Consulate of Cincinnati corner card, "Cincinnati Oh Apr 8" origin cds with manuscript "15" unpaid rating, "N. York Brem. Pk. '3' Apr 11" exchange debit cds, carried by NGL Line Hansa from New York Apr. 11 to Bremerhaven arriving Apr. 24, Bremen blue "AMERIKA über Bremen" 3mm double ring marking and matching large blue "22" kreuzer postage due handstamp; light file fold, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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461

(Depreciated Currency) 1863 (Apr. 11) Messina, Italy to New York N.Y., datelined blue folded letter from the Lanman & Kemp correspondence carried privately to England, blue "Heath & Co., London" oval backstamp, entered mails with London (4.17.63) datestamp and matching "19 / Cents" debit handstamp, carried by Cunard Line Europa from Liverpool Apr. 18th to Boston arriving May 2nd, closed bag sent to New York where sharp "35" cent depreciated currency handstamp struck, or 24¢ in coin due (19¢ transatlantic packet plus 5¢ inland), Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. THIS IS THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE EXAMPLE OF DEPRECIATED CURRENCY MARKINGS ON INCOMING UNITED STATES MAIL. Starting May 1, 1863, the U.S. Post Office imposed a premium on the postage collected on unpaid letters from Europe, when paid in U.S. notes, as opposed to specie (gold or silver coins). Initially, depreciated currency premiums were only applied by the New York exchange office, but as of June 1, 1863, this procedure became effective at the other exchange offices. The depreciated currency premium was calculated daily. (Image1)

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462

1863 (May 8) Philadelphia Pa. to Palermo, Sicily, docketed folded cover bearing 1¢ blue (63), three 3¢ rose (65) singles, and two 10¢ green (68) singles, all cancelled with NYFM circular grid cancels, red "New York 'Paid 12' May 9" exchange cds, carried by NGL Line New York from New York May 9th to Southampton arriving May 22nd, red Calais (5.24) transit cds and small red framed "PD" handstamp, Palermo receiving backstamp; name in address partially inked, some fold separations and stamp flaws, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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463

1863 (Jun. 22) Bucarest, Romania to New York N.Y., cover with "Buakrest 22/6" origin cds, Aachen (6.29) transit cds, manuscript "17" and red crayon "5" rating, carried by Hapag Borussia from Southampton Jul. 1st to New York Jul. 15th, black "New York. Am. Pkt." exchange cds with rating crossed out in pencil and manuscript "42/52" rating at left for 52¢ due in depreciated currency, 1863 docketing on back, Very Fine and scarce use from Romania. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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464

1863 (Oct. 12) Cleveland Oh. to Baden, Germany, orange buff cover bearing 1¢ blue (63), 3¢ rose (65) and two 12¢ black (69) singles, all tied by circular grid cancels duplexed with "Cleveland O. Oct 12" cds, red "N.York Am. Pkt. '7 Paid' Oct 17" exchange cds, prepaid 28¢ Prussian Closed Mail rate, carried by Hapag Saxonia from New York Oct. 17th to Hamburg arriving Oct. 31st, red "Aachen Franco 30/10" framed transit, Bahnpost (10.31) and Schoenau (11.1) backstamps; right 12¢ torn, no bottom flap and some edge flaws, F.-V.F., ex-Tom Allen. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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465

1863 (Dec. 20) New York N.Y. to Belfast, Ireland, orange cover bearing three 24¢ lilac (78) singles, each tied by three strikes of NYFM circular geometric cancel, reverse with "Weight less than 1½ oz" notation, black "New-York Am. Pkt. Dec 20" exchange cds and red "Short Paid" framed handstamp with black "84" debit rating handstamp, carried by Inman Line Kangaroo from New York Dec. 20th to Queenstown arriving Jan. 1st, Belfast (1.2.63) backstamp and manuscript "4/-" shilling due rating; cover faults including hole affects right stamp, Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. Although the cover was prepaid for three-times the 24¢ treaty rate for under 1½ oz., it was apparently determined over weight and treated totally unpaid with 84¢ debit rating (4x 21¢ rate) and British 4 shilling due rating for four-times the 1s transatlantic packet rate. (Image1)

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466

1864 (Apr. 5) Washington, D.C. to London, England, cds with matching "24" due rating on orange cover endorsed "Soldiers Letter 10th Mass Vols, Adjutant" and signed "Wm M Curtis" in red manuscript, black "N. York Br. Pkt. '5' Apr 6" debit exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line China from New York to Queenstown arriving Apr. 17th, London manuscript "1/-" shilling due rating for the transatlantic packet fee, docketed as received April 18th, Very Fine and rare transatlantic soldier's letter. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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467

1864 (Dec. 24) New York, N.Y. to Edinburgh, Scotland, cover with scarce New York red "Supplementary Mail" framed Type A handstamp and red crayon "6" cent credit (two-times 3¢) to Great Britain, pencil "2" indicating two-times the 24¢ rate plus 48¢ supplementary mail fee paid in cash, carried as endorsed by Inman Line City of Cork from New York departing Dec. 24th to Liverpool arriving Jan. 7th, red Liverpool U.S. Packet entry cds, Edinburgh (1.7.65) arrival cds; horizontal file fold, F.-V.F. Estimate $500 - 750. Most New York supplementary mail covers recorded are single rate, and stampless examples are far scarcer than stamped supplementary mail covers. (Image1)

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468

1865 (May 23) New York N.Y. to Amsterdam, Holland, folded cover bearing 1¢ blue (63) and two 10¢ green (68) singles, tied by NYFM negative star cancels prepaying the 21¢ French mail rate, red "New York 'Paid 18' May 23" exchange cds, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Asia from Boston May 23rd to Queenstown arriving Jun. 3rd, Calais Br. Ser. (6.5) transit and red "P.D." framed handstamp, red Amsterdam (6.7) arrival backstamp and red crayon "55" rating, Fine and attractive. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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469

1865 (Sep. 1) New Castle-on-Tyne, England to Boston Mass., blue folded letter bearing G.B. 1s green tied by "545" grid cancel duplexed with "New Castle-on-Tyne, SP 1 65" cds, two-line "Insufficiently / Prepaid" handstamp, manuscript "38" cent debit rating, carried by Cunard Line Asia from Liverpool Sep. 2nd to Boston arriving Sep. 15th, Boston "67 In U.S. Notes" depreciated currency circular handstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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470

1865 (Oct. 2) Portland Me. to St. Petersburg, Russia, cover bearing 30¢ orange (71) cancelled by target duplexed with "Portland Me. Oct 2, 1865" cds, a 5¢ stamp removed by postal clerk after being entered as a fully prepaid cover for the 35¢ Prussian Closed Mail rate but actually sent at the 30¢ French mail rate, red "Portland Me. 'Paid' Oct. 6" exchange office datestamp and red crayon "27" cent credit rating to France, carried by Allan Line Moravian from Quebec Oct. 7th to Londonderry arriving Oct. 17th, French (10.18) transit and matching "P.D." framed handstamp, blue "Aachen Franco" (10.18) circular datestamp struck partly where stamp was originally affixed; pencil "Rec'd Oct. 9/21. 1865" docketing at left, Very Fine and unusual Portland Exchange office use, ex-Blake, Lebow. Scott No. 71 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. A RARE AND IMPORTANT PORTLAND EXCHANGE OFFICE COVER TO RUSSIA PREPAID AT THE 30¢ FRENCH MAIL RATE. This is an unusual cover that was originally franked with an additional 5¢ stamp to pay the 35¢ rate via Prussian Closed mail, but after postmarking and prior to processing in the Portland exchange office, the postal clerk removed the 5¢ stamp and the letter was prepared for the 30¢ French mail rate. The red crayon "27" credit to France for 12¢ transatlantic packet to France (considered British even though Allan Line contracted to carry American mails) plus 15¢ foreign transit fee to Russia. There is at least one other recorded Pierce correspondence use, dated Oct 9, 1865, from Portland to Russia with a stamp removed originally intended for P.C.M. but sent by French mail. This cover is discussed in "United States-Russia Mail:1840-1875" by Winter, Chronicle 242, May 2014, pp. 168-187 as fig. 23. (Image1)

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471

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1866 (Dec. 10) New Brighton, Pa. to St. Gallen, Switzerland, 1864, 3¢ pink entire sent with origin cds and target cancelling, "New York, 6, Dec 12" cds and boxed "F./30" exchange markings, red crayon 110 centimes due with various transit and receiving backstamps, Very Fine, a unusual unpaid usage. Scott No. U58 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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472

1866 (Feb. 12) Dumfries, Scotland to St. Louis Mo., blue cover with "Dumfries, FE 12, 66" single-arc cds, Liverpool (2.13) backstamp with matching "3/Cents" debit handstamp, carried by Allan Line North American from Liverpool Feb. 15th to Portland arriving Mar. 2nd, blue "Chicago Am. Pkt. '24' Mar 7" debit exchange cds and matching "30 / U.S. Notes" depreciated currency marking; reduced slightly rough at right, Fine, A rare Chicago depreciated currency marking. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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473

1866 (Jun. 30) New York N.Y. to Paris, France, blue cover bearing 15¢ black (77) cancelled by NYFM three-bar grid cancel, red "New York 'Paid 12' Jun 30" exchange credit cds, French packet (6.30) datestamp, carried by French Line Lafayette from New York Jun. 30th to Brest arriving Jul. 12th, Paris (7.13) arrival backstamp, forwarded to London with manuscript "2" rating, remailed with Great Britain 1d red tied by London (7.15) duplex to Russell Square; reduced at top slightly, a Very Fine and scarce forwarded use. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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474

1866 (Sep. 15) Liverpool, England to Lynchburg Va., printed circular bearing G.B. 1d red tied by "Liverpool, SP 15 66" duplex, printed "Per 'Cuba', via Queenstown" endorsement at top left, carried by Cunard Line Cuba from Queenstown Sep. 16th to Boston arriving Sep. 28th, unusual Lynchburg Va. small "2" circled due rating handstamp, fresh and Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. Lynchburg Va. was one of the few U.S. cities that actually used a handstamp to show the 2¢ postage due. (Image1)

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475

1866 (Oct. 6) New York N.Y. to Manchester, England, cover bearing 24¢ gray (78) tied by NYFM four squares cancel, red "New York Am. Pkt. '3' Am. Pkt." exchange credit cds, carried by Inman Line City of Paris from New York Oct. 6th to Liverpool arriving Oct. 19th, red Liverpool Paid (10.19) cds, Manchester (10.19) arrival backstamp; small edge tear at left, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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476

1867 (c.) New York N.Y. to Paris, France, preprinted wrapper bearing 2¢ black, F. grill (93) tied by quartered cork cancel, red French "15c" due rating handstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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477

1867 (Apr. 2) Dielstorf, Switzerland to Baltimore Md., two strikes of cds on light blue cover bearing Switzerland 10c red and 1f bronze tied by "Zurich Vorm. 3 Apr. 67" cds, bold "PD" framed handstamp, Basel-Olten (4.3) transit backstamp, red St. Louis (4.3) exchange cds and red manuscript "3" cent credit rating, carried by Cunard Line Scotia from Queenstown Apr. 7 to New York arriving Apr. 17, red "N. York Br. Pkt. Paid Apr 18" exchange cds; some flaws, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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478

1867 (Jul. 2) London, England to Charleston S.C. via Baltimore, cover bearing G.B. 1s green tied by "London S.C. JY 2 67" duplex, red "21 / Cents" credit handstamp to U.S., carried by Baltimore & Liverpool S.S. Co. Carroll from Liverpool Jul. 3rd to Baltimore arriving Jul. 18th, red "Baltimore Am Pkt 'Paid' Jul 19 1867" exchange cds, small edge tear; accompanied by 1867 (Nov. 19) Havana, Cuba folded letter from Lanman & Kemp correspondence to New York with "Baltimore Am.Pkt. Nov 25 1867" exchange cds with matching "10" steamship due rating, F.-V.F. and scarce pair of Baltimore exchange cds covers. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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479

1867 (Jul. 5) Paris, France to Morristown N.J., cover bearing France 80f Empire issue cancelled by dotted star cancel, matching Paris (7.5) origin cds, reddish "PD" framed handstamp crossed out in manuscript and matching reddish "Affr. Insuf. (insufficiently paid) handstamp adjacent, Paris "24" cent debit handstamp, red "Br Service" frame handstamp, carried by Cunard Line Cuba from Queenstown Jul. 7th to Boston arriving Jul. 16th, "Boston Br. Pkt, 30 or U.S. 41 Notes, 16 Jul" depreciated currency cds, pencil "Due 41" at bottom left, original letter accompanies; reduced slightly at right and open at top, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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480

1867 (Jul. 26) Urknaa, Sweden to Lafayette Ind., gray cover with "Urknaa, 26/7" origin cds, blue manuscript "Via Prussia & Ostende" and "2½" rating, black "Aachen, 3/8, Cts." cds and framed "Aus Schweden / per Stralsund" handstamp, additional blue ms. "5" debit rating on reverse, carried by Inman Line City of Paris from Liverpool Aug. 7th to New York arriving Aug. 17th, black "New.York, Am. Packet., Aug 17" cds, F.-V.F., A rare use of the "Aus Schweden" framed handstamp on incoming U.S.-Prussian treaty mail. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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481

1867 (Aug. 8) Warren Pa. to London, England, orange buff Massachusetts State Seal official stationery cover addressed to Lord James Brougham, "Phila. Am. Pkt. '21' Aug 9" exchange cds, probably carried by Hapag Line Cimbria from New York Aug. 10th to Southampton arriving Aug. 20th, London (8.21) backstamp and manuscript "1/-" due rating for 1s packet rating, Penrith (8.22, 8.23) cds, red manuscript "Refused" and notation on reverse "Not for Lord Brougham, Penrith" along with "Returned, London" (8.24) backstamp, "B" of Brougham underlined and red ms. "B" at top right for filing perhaps done by the Dead Letter Office, Very Fine and attractive use. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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482

1867 (Aug. 28) Belle Plaine, Minn. to Potsdam, Prussia, orange buff cover bearing 15¢ black (77), tied by target cancel, matching "Belle Plaine, Aug 28 '67" cds at left, endorsed "Per Prussian Closed Mail" at top, black "New-York, Am. Pkt. '23' Sep 5" debit exchange cds and "Short Paid" framed handstamp, large Prussian "13" sgr. due rating; some edge wear, F.-V.F., an attractive short paid Prussian Closed Mail use. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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483

1867 (Nov. 14) Detroit Mich. to London, England, red "Detroit Am. Pkt. '3 Paid' Nov 14" exchange cds on cover bearing 24¢ lilac (78) tied by small grid cancel, carried on Allan Line Peruvian from Quebec Nov. 16th to Londonderry arriving Nov. 25th, red London Paid (11.27) arrival cds, F.-V.F., a scarce Detroit exchange office use. Estimate $300 - 400. The Allan line sailed from Quebec or Portland to Liverpool via Londonderry. Portland, Chicago or Detroit were designated as the United States exchange office. (Image1)

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484

1868 (Jan. 11) Glasgow, Scotland to New York N.Y., folded cover bearing G.B. 6d purple (49) tied by "Glasgow, JA 11 68" duplex, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Siberia from Liverpool Jan. 11th to New York arriving Jan. 27th, red "New York Paid All Jan" exchange arrival cds, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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485

1868 (Mar. 11) New York N.Y. to Liverpool, England, folded letter from the Rathbone correspondence bearing 24¢ lilac (78) tied by vivid red quartered cork cancel and partial "Supplementary Mail" framed handstamp, matching partial red "New York Paid All Mar 11" exchange cds, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Australasian from New York Mar. 11th to Liverpool Mar. 21st, Liverpool (3.21) arrival backstamp, fresh and Very Fine; with 1983 P.F. certificate. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. A SCARCE NEW YORK SUPPLEMENTARY MAIL TYPE A USE TO ENGLAND. Cover was prepaid 24¢ for the 12¢ treaty rate plus 12¢ supplementary mail fee. This was unusual for the Rathbone correspondence as many had the supplementary mail fee paid in cash. (Image1)

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486

1868 (Jun. 30) Le Havre, France to New York N.Y., blue datelined folded letter bearing France 80c carmine, creased by fold and tied by "1269" diamond lozenge, matching "Le Havre, 30 Juin 68" cds adjacent, red framed "P.P." handstamp, red London Paid (7.1) transit cds and red "3 / Cents" credit handstamp, carried by Commercial Ship Virginia as endorsed, red "Boston Paid Jul 18" exchange cds, Fine, prepaid at the 80c consignee letter rate. Estimate $150 - 200. As of January 1, 1868, the option of forwarding prepaid letters from France to the United States in the British open mails was introduced in order to allow businessmen the opportunity to include their correspondence with any merchandise being sent by commercial vessels departing from British ports. The rate was 80 centimes per 7½ grams, with the United States receiving a 3¢ per ½ oz. credit from England. (Image1)

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487

1869 (Mar. 8) San Francisco Cal. to Herford, Germany, 3¢ pink (U58) entire bearing 3¢ rose (65) and 10¢ green (68), all tied by cork cancels duplexed with "San Francisco Cal. Mar 8" cds, red "New York Paid All Br. Transit Mar 25" exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line Palmyra from New York Mar. 25th to Queenstown Apr. 5th, red Verviers Franco transit, German Apr. 7th arrival backstamp; original 1869 enclosure accompanies, Very Fine and attractive franking. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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488

1870 (Jan. 21) Bordeaux, France to New York N.Y., datelined folded letter with Bordeaux (1.8) cds, black "FR / 2f" oval accountancy handstamp, red London (1.8) backstamp transit, carried by Cunard Line Calabria from Queenstown Jan. 9th to New York arriving Jan. 20th, "New York, '20 U.S. Notes' Jan 21" depreciated currency cds with additional manuscript "14" cent due rating if paid in currency; file folds, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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489

1870 (Apr. 8) Wabasha Minn. to Newton Stewart, Scotland, 3¢ pink (U58) entire bearing 3¢ ultramarine (114) tied by blue "Wabasha Min. Apr 8" duplex, partial red Chicago (8.13) exchange backstamp, carried by Allan Line Peruvian that departed Portland Apr. 16th to Liverpool arriving Apr. 28th, sharp "Glasgow Packet, Paid, AP 28 1870" four-line transit, Dumfries and Newton-Stewart (4.29) backstamps; minor filing holes upper left, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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490

1870 (Jul. 14) Hamburg, Germany to Mazatlan, Mexico, folded cover with red Hamburg cds and black "Franco" handstamp with red crayon "6" prepaid rating, endorsed "via New York & San Francisco California" at top, black "New York Aug 5" transit cds, sent by contract steamer from San Francisco, two forwarder oval handstamps include "Leptien & Diekmann, Manzanillo" and "Reinsch, Schmilinsky & Schacht, Colima", blue "Franco En El Manzanillo" oval handstamp, large red crayon "3" rating; some wear, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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491

1870-71, London, England to New York, N.Y. - Late Fees, two covers carried by Inman Line steamers Paris and City of Washington with red "L1" and "L2" late fee handstamps respectively, each with stamps prepaying the late fee; file fold affects one stamp, Very Fine and pretty pair. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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492

1871 (Aug. 17) to Brausminden, Germany, orange buff cover bearing mixed issue franking of 1861 1¢ blue (63) and 1870 6¢ carmine (148), tied by grids duplexed with indistinct cds, prepaid at the 7¢ 1870 U.S.-North German Union postal convention rate effective July 1st 1870, red "New York Paid All 'Direct' Aug 17" exchange cds, carried by NGL Line Hannover from New York Aug. 17th to Southampton arriving Aug. 29th, red "Bremen, 1 / 9 71, Franco" framed transit, German (9.2) arrival backstamps, Very Fine and scarce mixed issue combination, ex-Ainsworth. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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493

1873 (Apr. 26) Le Havre, France to New York N.Y., Hartung & Co. correspondence buff cover bearing France 40c and 80c Empire issue tied by diamond lozenges, matching "Le Havre, Le Port, 26 Avril" origin cds, red London (4.28) transit cds with matching "PD" framed handstamp and "2" credit handstamp, carried as endorsed by Cunard Atlas from Liverpool May 1st to Boston arriving May 13th, red "Boston Paid May 13" exchange cds, New York May 14 arrival backstamp, Very Fine, This was the maiden voyage of the Cunard Line Atlas. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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494

1873 (Apr. 27) San Francisco Cal. to Bordeaux, France, blue datelined folded letter bearing 2¢ red brown (146) pair, deep rich color, tied by circular grid cancels duplexed with "San Francisco Cal. Apr 27" cds, sharp red "New York Br. Transit May 7" exchange cds, carried by Cunard Scotia from New York May 7th to Queenstown arriving May 16th, red London (5.19) transit backstamp with black "GB / 40c" bulk debit handstamp, Calais entry cds, Paris (5.20) and Bordeaux (5.21) backstamps, "5" decimes due rating handstamp; some docketing, fresh and Very Fine use at the 4¢ open mail rate. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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495

1873 (Aug. 25) Middleborough, Mass. to Constantinople, Turkey, cover from the Washburn correspondence bearing 12¢ purple (151) tied by duplex, "Boston Aug 26" exchange cds and manuscript "Paid to England" notation, although endorsed by Heckla, actually carried by Cunard Line Algeria departing New York Aug. 27th to Queenstown arriving Sep. 6th, red London (9.8) backstamp, manuscript due rating, red "British Post Office, Constantinople, SP 15" rimless arrival backstamp, small top edge tears, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. The Boston Post Office did not have an exchange cds like New York with "Paid to England" and therefore has to indicate with manuscript. (Image1)

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496

1873 (Dec. 23) Bourbon-Lancy, France to New Orleans La., cover bearing France 25c blue (58) pair tied by "544" dotted diamond cancels, "Bourbon-Lancy, 23 Dec 73" cds below and "Affanchissement Insuffisant" framed handstamp, scarce "FR / 2" oval accountancy handstamp, red London (12.24) transit backstamp, "New York, Jan 8, Due 18 U.S. Currency" depreciated currency cds and "14" cent due rating upper left; faults and edge tear, Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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497

1874 (Oct. 15) New York, N.Y. to Reims, France, unpaid double-weight folded letter carried as endorsed by Hapag Line Holsatia from New York Oct. 15th to Plymouth arriving Oct. 25th, blue Cherbourg (10.26) entry cds and two strikes of red "1f25c" due rating handstamps, Rheims (10.27) arrival backstamp, fresh and Very Fine, ex-Noel. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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498

1875 (Jan. 16) London, England to New York N.Y., blue folded registered letter bearing G.B. 3d red brown tied by "R" barred oval cancel, red London Registered (1.16) original oval datestamps, red manuscript "Registered" at top left, carried by Cunard Line Java from Queenstown Jan. 17th to New York arriving Jan. 30th, red "New York Jan 31" double-circle datestamp; small lower right corner flaw, Very Fine and scarce registered use. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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499

161

1875 (Aug. 25) Philadelphia, Pa. To Nice, France, cover franked with 1873, 10¢ brown over paying the 9¢ French mail rate, tied by "Philadelphia, Pa., Aug 25" origin cds and cork duplex, red New York exchange and blue Cherbourg cds's; cover slightly reduced at right, Very Fine. Scott No. 161 Estimate $50 - 75. Under terms of the French treaty of 1874, Philadelphia lost its status as an exchange office for French mails and all mails from Philadelphia were exchanged by New York until G.P.U. in 1876. (Image1)

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500

1875 (Nov. 20) Boston Mass. to Cape of Good Hope, cover bearing 10¢ brown (161) and 15¢ yellow orange (163) tied by circle of wedges cancels addressed to the U.S. Consular Agent A. Taylor for a passenger on Bark Witch, red "Boston Paid Nov 20" exchange cds, carried on Cunard Line Parthia from Boston Nov. 20th to Queenstown arriving Nov. 30th, London "1" pence red crayon credit, Capetown (1.4) arrival cds; top edge flaw and 15¢ torn, F.-V.F., This was the final contract voyage of the Cunard Line Parthia. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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