Lot
360 
1846 (May 30) Liverpool, England to New Orleans La., datelined folded letter with "Ship-Letter, Liverpool, MY 30, 46" rimless crown backstamp with "2/8" at 4x the 8d ship letter rate, carried by Great Western to New York arriving Jun. 15th, red "New-York Jun 15" cds with blue manuscript "32" due rating for 3x 10¢ inland plus 2¢ ship fee, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
This letter weighed between 1 and 1½ oz., and the British rated it 4x the 8d ship rate since they had no triple rate, whereas New York rated it as a triple rate upon arrival.
Realized: $290