Lot
495 
1851 (Jul. 7) Roxbury, Mass. to Rome, Papal States, folded letter with red "Paid" h.s., carried by Cunard Line Europa from Boston Jul. 9 to Liverpool arriving Jul. 20, red London (7.21) backstamp and matching "Colonies/&.Art. 13" framed accountancy h.s., red Calais (7.22) transit cds, Rome arrival backstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200.
London debited France under letter bill accounting article 13 for 3s4d/30 grams bulk letter rate and applied COLONIES/&c.ART.13 handstamp (very late use of marking, which was discontinued on 31 July 1851). French marked letter weight of 8 grams and two letter rates required. Letter marked for 34 crazie due in Livorno. At Rome this was crossed thru and letter marked for 2x42 (27 bajocchi plus 15 bajocchi local fee) = 84 bajocchi postage due.
Realized: $375