Lot Details

blue datestamp with matching "Paid" in octagon on folded letter to Halifax, England, endorsed "Packet of 26 May from N York", rated "Double 50" for twice the inland postage from Philadelphia to New York (12½c) plus twice the freight money sail fee (12½c), carried by Black Ball Line's South America departing New York June 2 and arriving Liverpool June 23, "Liverpool Ship Letter" and Halifax backstamps, manuscript "8" due, very fine, ex-Winter