Lot 3100
1841 (Jun. 23) Cape Pamas, West Africa (Liberia) to New York N.Y. via Philadelphia, folded cover with datelined original letter, carried by private ship from Africa to Philadelphia, entered mails with blue "Philadelphia Pa. Sep 25" cds and matching "Ship" handstamp with red manuscript "14½" due rating for 12½¢ inland postage plus 2¢ ship fee; fold splitting, otherwise Very Fine and scarce early use from forerunner Liberia.Estimate $400 - 600.