Lot
200 
(Restored Rates) 1849 (Jan. 8) Philadelphia, Pa. to Paris, France, folded letter endorsed "pr Steamer Europa", blue "Philada. Pa. '5' Jan 9" integral rate cds and matching "Paid" framed handstamp, carried by Cunard Line Europa from New York Jan. 10 to Liverpool arriving Jan. 22, red London (1.23) and "Colonies &c Art 13" framed accountancy h.s., red Boulogne (1.24) entry cds with manuscript "15" décimes due rating; Very Fine and desirable maiden eastbound restored rate usage. Estimate $500 - 750.
Letter carried on 1st of 3 Cunard mail eastbound voyages to Liverpool during six week period when pre-retaliatory rates were resumed before U.S.-G.B. postal convention became effective. The eastbound restored rate usages are far scarcer than westbound.
Realized: $375