Lot
1230 
1839 (Mar. 22) Liverpool, England to New York, N.Y., datelined folded letter docketed "p Steam Ship Great Western from Bristol", bold strike red "Ship-Letter-Liverpool-22 MR 1839" Crown datestamp and red ms. "1½ oz" and "6/-" ratings for the six-times rate, carried by Great Western from Bristol Mar. 24th to New York arriving Apr. 15th, New York "6" cent ship letter due rating; minor cover tear, otherwise Very Fine and rare six-times rate. Estimate $200 - 300.
This was carried on the 7th voyage of the Pioneer Steamship "Great Western". The U.S. ship letter fee of 6¢ did not change according to weight or sheets.