Lot 348
1840 (Oct. 6) Winsloe Barton, Prince Edward Island to Marlborough, England, datelined folded letter with partial "Prince Edwards Island" rimless postmark and manuscript "14 Oct 1840" date and matching "Paid" in circle handstamp with red manuscript "2½" d.cy. rating, "Halifax, Nova Scotia, Oct 19, 1840" rimless cds with paid rating crossed out and updated to "1/-" shilling packet rating, carried by the Cunard Line Caledonia to Liverpool arriving Oct. 30th, red London (10.31) arrival backstamp, fresh and Very Fine, This is the first return voyage of the Cunard Line Caledonia.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $350