Lot 961
(Retaliatory) 1848 (Oct. 27) New Orleans La. to Backnang, Wurttemberg, datelined folded letter with black "New Orleans La., Oct 27" cds and matching "Paid" and "34" retaliatory rate handstamps, carried by Cunard Line Europa from New York Nov. 8th to Liverpool arriving Nov. 20th, red London (11.21) transit backstamp and matching "Colonies/&c. Art. 13" framed handstamp, Boulogne (11.22) transit cds, magenta "38/4" debit totaled in red crayon "42" kr. total due; refolded, Fine and scarce retaliatory-rate use to Germany.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $180