Lot
254 
Ship Herald, P. Fox, Sailed Dec. 5, double-circle packet handstamp on folded letter datelined "Rotterdam, 18th October 1819" to Providence R.I., endorsed "p Herlad via Boston" at lower left, entered mails with red "Boston Ms, Dec 25" Christmas day cds and matching "Ship" handstamp with red manuscript "12" cent rating for 10¢ inland postage plus 2¢ ship fee, F.-V.F. and scarce early ship handstamp; with 1998 A.P.S. certificate. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $100