Lot 1326
(Restored Rate) 1849 (Jan. 21) Trenton N.J. to London, England, buff cover with datelined letter from the sister of the surgeon aboard U.S. Frigate St. Lawrence, care of Baring Brothers London, blue "Trenton, N.J., Jan 22" cds and matching "Paid" handstamp with pencil "24" rating, carried by Cunard America from Boston Jan. 24th to Liverpool arriving Feb. 4th, red London (2.5) arrival backstamp and manuscript "1/-" due rating for packet after crossing out the "2/-" rating made in error, Very Fine, Carried on the second of only three eastbound sailings in the restored rate period.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $250