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Lot# 4452 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 4452 Great Britain

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    1852/1875: 'Transatlantic letters' collection of nineteen entires, documenting the postal rates between the "UNITED KINGDOM" and the "UNITED STATES", with eleven franked letters and eight unfranked items. The earliest letter included is a 1852 letter from "MANCHESTER" to "BOSTON" at double weight rate, with a rare '38 Cents' due to the UK marking and a US 48 Cents. Another letter going the other way is taxed 24 c and on arrival forwarded from "LIVERPOOL" to "LONDON".  Condition mainly very fresh and fine.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF