Lot
1223 
Packet Ship Courier, / Abm. Bell & Co Owners. / New York, red three-line handstamp struck on reverse of Jan. 18th 1828 folded letter from Tyrone, Ireland to Philadelphia Pa., red "New-York Mar. 16" cds and matching "Ship" handstamp with manuscript "14½" rating for 12½¢ postage plus 2¢ ship fee; some wear and folded toning, still a Very Fine and sharp complete strike, ex-Hahn. Estimate $400 - 600.
A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE ABRAHAM BELL & CO. "PACKET SHIP COURIER" HANDSTAMP.
Letter from John Barnwell has learned of death of his brother and uncle and plans to come to America in April when he has sold property that is in litigation. Ship "Courier" is probably the 148-ton vessel built in 1827 at Brookhaven Conn. and registered at New York City Jan. 8th 1828 serving on the Union Line and later the Schooner Line.
Realized: $350