Lot
308 
(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Jul. 9) Zurich, Switzerland to Baltimore Md., folded cover with red "Zurich, Vormittag, 9 Juli 1848" origin cds and matching bold "PD" framed handstamp, red manuscript "102" rating on reverse, additional red orange Zurich (7.11) cds, endorsed via "England" at top, London red "Paid" (7.13) transit cds, Liverpool (7.13) transit, carried on Cunard Line Europa from Liverpool Jul. 15th to Boston arriving Jul. 27th, red "Boston Ms., Ship, Jul 27" cds and matching "34" retaliatory due handstamp for 24¢ packet rate plus 10¢ inland postage; some edge wear and light toning, F.-V.F. and scarce retaliatory rare use from Switzerland. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $150