Lot #: 3114
1845 Stampless, United Kingdom to Boston, per "Cambria"
Rerated to 48 cents
1845 Cover from the United Kingdom to Boston, U.S.A., carried 'per Cambria,' initially struck with an incorrect '24' single-letter rate, corrected to '48' cents. Liverpool circular datestamp 'JU 8 1850' applied alongside '48 Cents' marking.
2 × 16 cents due to Britain for Ocean Postage
2 × 3 cents due to Britain for Inland Postage
2 x 5 cents due to United States for Inland Postage
48 cents due of which 38 cents allowed to the British Post Office
Opening:
$120
Estimate:
$300 - $500
Sold for:
$100
Category:
US Stampless, Transatlantic
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