Lot 1047
(Atlantic Mails - RMSP Mobile) 1848 (Sep. 13) Vera Cruz, Mexico to New York N.Y., datelined folded letter with bold "Paid at Vera-Cruz" (SG CC3, £1,000) crowned circle and red manuscript "1/-" 1s prepaid rating, "Vera Cruz, 1849 SP 15" double-arc datestamp on front and reverse, Vera Cruz (9.15) transit backstamp, carried as endorsed by RMSP Severn from Vera Cruz Sep. 16th to Mobile arriving Sep. 20th, blue "Mobile Ala., Sep 21" cds and matching "Ship" in circle with "10" rating handstamp, Very Fine and choice.Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
A RARE USE FROM VERA CRUZ TO THE UNITED STATES BY THE ROYAL MAIL PACKET VIA MOBILE.