Lot 1598
(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Jul. 5) New York N.Y. to London, England, blue folded letter with New York pencil "24" retaliatory rating, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Britannia from New York Jul. 5th to Liverpool arriving Jul. 19th, red London (7.28) arrival backstamp and manuscript "1/-" shilling due rating, F.-V.F., A scarce letter carried on the first Eastbound Retaliatory sailing..Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $350