Lot
2615 
Cunard Line Contract, "Cambria", New York - Boston - Liverpool - Greenock 16th - 28th August 1845. Entire dated "New York 15th August 1845" franked with New York Postmaster Provisional 1845 5¢ black, without signature to Scotland (four clear to mostly large margins, tied by blue manuscript cancel), this was the third Cunard sailing on which the Provisional was available for use. The Provisional prepaid the 5 Cents inland fee, the 1 Shilling packet letter rate was paid at Greenock, Scotland. Atlantic transit of 13 days., Very Fine; signed Sloane. Scott No. 9X1e Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Early use of the New York Postmaster Provisional without control initials.
Realized: $2,200