Lot
558 
China, 1837 (Sep. 30) Canton, China to London, England via United States, folded letter datelined "Canton September 30. 1837" to William S. Wetmore care of Messrs. Morrison Cryden & Co. London, endorsed "Horatio via U.States" and inside "Horatio via Manila & the U. States", red "Ship Letter, Wymouth" framed handstamp on flap and manuscript "4/6" 4s6d rating, red London (3.26) arrival cds, forwarded care Jones Gibson & Co. Manchester and endorsed per "Philadelphia", red "Forwarded by, Wetmore, Hoppin & Co" oval on flap, letter concerns trade: "In conversation with Iroqua yesterday, he said that the average quality of Canton teas is not so good as last year…"; some edge wear, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $375