Lot
1203 
1852 (Mar. 18) New York N.Y. to Manila, Philippines, blue datelined folded letter to sent in care of Singapore, New York pencil "65" cent rating with magenta "44" credit rating, carried as endorsed by Collins Line Pacific from New York Apr. 1st to Liverpool arriving Apr. 15th, red London (4.15) transit cds; vertical file fold, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400.
Prepaid at the 65¢ British mail rate via Marseilles that was effective July 1, 1849 to December 31, 1855. The 44¢ credit was 10¢ French transit and 34¢ British transit, the U.S. retained 21¢ for 5¢ U.S. postage plus 16¢ transatlantic packet.
Realized: $575