Lot 1529
1819 (Mar. 1) Liverpool, England to New York N.Y., datelined folded letter with clear strike of magenta "James-Munroe, Liverpool, Watkinson, Sailed Mar. 1. 1819" double-oval and matching arced "Packet Ship" handstamp, endorsed "p James Monroe" at bottom left, carried by Black Ball James Monroe from Liverpool Mar. 1st to New York arriving Apr. 9th, New York manuscript "6" pence due rating for 6¢ ship fee; small erosion spot in address, Very Fine, ex-J. Pullin.Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE JAMES MUNROE PACKET HANDSTAMP THAT WAS USED ONLY ON THIS ONE SAILING (MARCH 1, 1819).
The 424-ton James Munroe was among the first four ships in the Black Ball fleet.
Realized: $1,450