Lot
947 
(TransA - Ocean) 1847 (Jul. 2) Bremen to Baltimore, Md, folded letter endorsed "p. Steamer Washington", Bremen (7.2) origin cds and dark magenta framed "Paid." handstamp, red London "Paid 5 JY 1847" cds and magenta "1/6" credit rating to G.B., carried by Ocean Line Washington from Southampton Jul. 15th to New York arriving Jul. 30th, Baltimore blue "29" due rating for U.S. 5¢ inland postage and 24¢ American packet fee, Very Fine, ex-Winter. Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
A SECOND COVER CARRIED ON THE MAIDEN RETURN VOYAGE OF WASHINGTON, ONE OF ONLY FOUR RECORDED EXAMPLES, THIS PARTICULARLY CHOICE BECAUSE IT WAS CARRIED OVER THE OCEAN LINE'S ENTIRE ROUTE, BREMEN TO NEW YORK.
Realized: $2,700