Lot
2614 
Cunard Line "Hibernia", Boston - Liverpool 1st - 18th November 1845. Prices Current dated "p Str Hibernia New York 31 Octobre 1845" to Lyon franked with 1845 5¢ black, New York Postmaster Provisional (large margins to slightly in at left, uncancelled), At Calais the item was taxed "70" Decimes for Calais to Lyon., Very Fine; with 2001 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 9X1a Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
After leaving Halifax on 3rd November the "Hibernia" ran aground off Cape Race, Newfoundland and put into St. John on the 5th before sailing for Liverpool on the 9th. Atlantic transit of 18 days.
Realized: $1,400