Lot
1576 
1863 (May 26) London, England to New York N.Y., datelined folded letter with blue "London, MY 26 '63" origin backstamp and black "3/Cents" debit handstamp, sharp strike of New York "U.S. Notes / 32" two-line depreciated currency handstamp, Very Fine and early depreciated currency marking, ex-Hahn. Estimate $300 - 400.
Starting May 1st 1863, exchange office postmasters were authorized to collect on unpaid letters from Great Britain and Ireland, France, Prussia, Hamburg, Bremen or Belgium the postage due in coin or depreciated greenback currency, with a premium calculated daily on the latter. This letter was due either 24¢ in coin or 32¢ in greenback notes.
Realized: $325