Lot
4001 
Australian States: New South Wales, 1837 (Jan. 28) Sydney, New South Wales to Glastonbury, Conn., datelined folded letter endorsed "p Columbus", carried as endorsed via Cape Horn to Liverpool, reverse with "Lpool 17 July - Received and forwarded by Your Ob Svt, R. F. Breed & Eceleston" across Atlantic, entered mail with red "New-York 'Ship' Aug 29" cds and manuscript "14½" due rating for 12½¢ postage plus 2¢ ship fee, Very Fine. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
THE EARLIEST RECORDED LETTER FROM AUSTRALIA TO THE UNITED STATES.
Realized: $950