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Lot# 2983 - 177-180 Auction

  • Lot# : 2983 Great Britain

    Retaliatory Rate 1848 (Aug 4): Cover prepaid with "1/-" in manuscript and London tombstone despatch datestamp in red, endorsed "Steamship Cambria via Liverpool" at top (Cunard), struck with "24" (cents) due in red on arrival, and a further cover prepaid from London (July 21, 1848) carried by Ocean Line Steamer "Hermann" struck with "New York/Ship/34 Cts" due on arrival (Aug 5) in red. A scarce pair.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF