Americana Stamps

Lot #: 3145

1836 Liverpool Ship Letter

Montreal, Canada to Birmingham, England via Liverpool - June 26 1836

Postmarks: -
"MONTREAL L.C. JU 26 1836" in red
"LIVERPOOL SHIP LETTER" Robertson type S13 recorded 1834-38.

There is no arrival date.

Rate Markings: -
"PAID 6" (Cy) This is not in line with known rates
"PAID18 ¾" (U.S. Cents) 150 to 400 miles from Canadian border to U.S. port
"1/5" (Stg) - 8d ship letter and 9d inland postage Liverpool-Birmingham

Montreal was only about 30 miles from the nearest exchange point so the postage should have been 4½d Cy.
Opening: Make an Offer
Estimate: $1,000
Category: US Stampless, Canada to England