Americana Stamps

Lot #: 3116

1848 Stampless, Baltimore to London, per "Hibernia"

Carried on the first Cunard Line service from New York to Liverpool

1848 (Dec. 29) folded letter from Baltimore to London, carried on the first Cunard Line service from New York to Liverpool by the Hibernia. Blue 'BALTIMORE MD DEC 29' datestamp and matching circled '5' handstamp for U.S. inland postage prepaid. Manuscript '1/' indicating 1 shilling due upon arrival in the U.K.

Opening: $180
Estimate: $300 - $500
Category: US Stampless, Transatlantic