Lot
20 
(Retaliatory Rate) Falmouth, England to Castine, Maine. 1848 folded letter with red rimless "Falmouth, Oc 26 1848" cds & manuscript "Paid…1/" on the left side, endorsed "p first Halifax Steamer via Liverpool", red "New York, Ship, Nov 9, 34cts" cds & oval "L OC 28 A" Liverpool transit on the reverse, Very Fine, the 34¢ due represents the 24¢ packet rate plus 10¢ inland for half ounce over 300 miles, per the Cunard Line steamer America departing Liverpool 28-Oct & arriving New York 8-Nov. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $260