Lot
1118 
1843-44, Cunard Line, T.W. Ward Name of Boat Handstamps, group of 3 covers, each with red "Forwd. By T.W. Ward, Boston" oval and matching ship directional handstamp comprising "PR ACADIA" 1844 Mexico to London via New York and Boston forwarders; "PR HIBERNIA." 1842 New Orleans to London via New York; "Pr CALEDONIA." 1844 to Manchester, ink on handstamps is purplish, F.-V.F. and scarce trio. Estimate $300 - 400.
The forwarding agents T.W. Ward of Boston used a set of stamps for five Cunard vessels operating the mail packet contract in 1840s to identify the vessel they wanted the letter to be sent on.
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Realized: $350