Lot
198 
(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Sep. 18) Philadelphia, Pa. to Paris, France, folded letter with blue "Philadelphia Pa. Sep 18" cds with matching "Paid" and rare "34" rating h.s. for 10¢ U.S. inland and 24¢ packet fee, carried by Cunard Line Hibernia from Boston Sep. 20 to Liverpool arriving Oct. 2, the rating overstruck with London red "Colonies &c Art. 13" framed handstamp; Paris "15" décimes due rating, attractive and Very Fine, Philadelphia blue "34" is quite scarce with less than five examples recorded. Estimate $200 - 300.
Carried on the 12th of 26 Cunard eastbound mail voyages to Liverpool. Had this letter gone by steamer from New York only 29¢ would have been required.
Realized: $220