Lot
1173 
(Retaliatory Rates) 1848 (Sep. 5) New York N.Y. to London, England, datelined folded letter addressed in care of Baring Bros. with New York pencil "29" cent rating for 24¢ packet fee plus 5¢ postage, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Britannia from Boston Sep. 6th to Liverpool arriving Sep. 19th, red London (9.20) backstamps, forwarded within London with G.B. 1d red tied by "19" oval grid, Very Fine and choice forwarded transatlantic use. Estimate $150 - 200.