Lot 316
(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Oct. 2) Liverpool, England to Boston Mass., gray folded letter with black "Postage Paid to Destination by Harnden & Co. of Liverpool" framed handstamp, red "Paid at Liverpool, OC 21 1848" framed handstamp and matching "1/-" prepaid rating handstamp, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Hibernia from Liverpool Oct. 21st to Boston arriving Nov. 3rd, Boston red "24" retaliatory due rating handstamp for transatlantic packet, Very Fine and scarce Harndens retaliatory use.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $950