Lot 1325
(Restored Rate) 1849 (Jan. 8) Morrisville Pa. to London, England, cover with datelined letter from the sister of the surgeon aboard U.S. Frigate St. Lawrence, care of Baring Brothers London, manuscript "Morrisville Pa., Jany 8 - /49" postmark and "Paid 5" rating to New York, carried by Cunard Europa from New York Jan. 10th to Liverpool arriving Jan. 22nd during the restored rate period, Liverpool manuscript "1/-" one-shilling due rating for packet; slight toning and sealing-wax stain., F.-V.F., Carried on the first of only three eastbound sailings in the restored rate period.Estimate $300 - 400.
No American packets sailed to the U.K. during the restored rate period.
Realized: $250