Lot 272
"President" Maiden Voyage, 1840 (Jul. 31) London, England to Boston Mass., gray folded letter with attractive "Paid, Ship Letter, London, 31 JY 31 1840" rimless crown datestamp with red manuscript "8" rating, carried as endorsed by Liverpool from Liverpool Aug. 1st to New York arriving Aug. 17th, red "New-York, Paid, Aug 18" cds and manuscript "20¾" rating, Extremely Fine and choice Maiden voyage use, ex-Hegland.Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $450