Lot
941 
(TransA - R.B. Forbes & Co.) 1846 (Jan. 17) London, England to New York N.Y., folded letter with red "Paid Ship Letter, London, 17 JA 17, 1846" rimless crowned oval and London red Paid (1.17) Maltese cross postmark with manuscript "8" pence prepaid for outgoing ship fee, carried as endorsed on Massachusetts from London Jan. 21st to New York Mar. 4th, New York manuscript "6" cent due rating for ship letter fee, Very Fine, This was the Final Return Voyage. Estimate $300 - 400.
Although "Massachusetts" made only two round voyages, all but one of the covers recorded were carried on the second return voyage to the U.S., as was this one.
Realized: $260