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Sale 74: The Westpex Auction

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Pioneer Steamships

Lot 1215    

"Sirius" Final Return Voyage, New York Jul. 1st - Plymouth Jul. 16th, 1838, folded letter datelined "New York 29th June 1838" to Sheffield, England, endorsed "Sirius" at top, reverse with red "Ship Letter / Plymouth" framed handstamp and manuscript "3/4" due rating, fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

"Sirius" made only two roundtrip transatlantic sailings for the British and American Steam Navigation Company. The company chartered the Irish Sea steamer from the St. George Steam Packet Company in order to beat the "Great Western" for the first transatlantic steamship voyage.

Realized: $325

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