Lot
1757 
(Jamaica to Salem N.C., 1842), folded letter datelined "Fairfield, June 22 1842", postmarked "Mandeville, Jamaica JY 6 1842" rimless handstamp with manuscript "1s" rate (double 6d) with manuscript endorsement "Care of Messers Malabre & Co. Kingston, F.R.H." at bottom left, crossed out for transmission to Salem N.C., cover sent to New York City with red "New York Ship Sep 8" cds with matching "2nd Delivery" straight line handstamp, blue manuscript "27" rate for 2¢ ship fee + 25¢ inland postage, lengthy letter from Holland, Very Fine and choice, ex-R. Winter.Estimate $300 - 400.
A wonderful cover from the Holland correspondence with the sender's initials (Francis R. Holland), a well known missionary in Fairfield to indicate appropriate account for forwarding agent and postal fees.
Realized: $260