Lot 305
(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Jun. 16) Palermo, Italy to Boston Mass. via London, datelined folded letter carried privately to London, red "Paid, L.S." (6.30) Maltese cross with red manuscript "1/-" prepaid rating, carried by Cunard Line Niagara from Liverpool Jul. 1st to Boston arriving Jul. 12th, Boston red "24" retaliatory due rating handstamp, Very Fine and choice.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $150