Lot
906 
"British Queen" New York Jun. 1st - Portsmouth Jun. 16th 1840, folded May 15 letter from New Orleans, La. to London, partial blue "New Orleans La. May 15" cds and red manuscript "25" rating, endorsed in care of Mess. Travers & Alexander with their manuscript forwarder's endorsement on reverse, red "Ship Letter/Portsmouth" framed backstamp and London (6.17) arrival backstamp, manuscript "8" pence due rating; fold toning, Fine, This was carried on the last voyage before the Cunard contract., ex-Robertson. Estimate $75 - 100.