Lot
15 
(Pioneer Steamers) Steamer Unicorn. 1840 folded letter from London, England to Salem, Massachusetts, red tombstone "Paid My 13, 1840" handstamp & red manuscript "8" pence private ship rate, rimless "Paid Ship Letter, London, My 13, 1840" date stamp and red "Boston Ms., Ship, Jun 4" receiving cds above, "By the Unicorn" endorsement beneath, Very Fine and choice, per the maiden voyage of the "Unicorn" departing Liverpool 16-May and arriving Boston 3-Jun, this marked the inauguration of Cunard Line service. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $6,500