Americana Stamps

Lot #: 3145

1836 Hastings Ship Letter, Toronto, Canada to London, England via US and Hastings

FERRIAGE - "PAID 9 & 25"
Toronto, Canada to London, England via U.S.A. and Hastings - July 17th 1836

Postmarks: -
"CITY of TORONTO U.C. JY 17 1836" in red
"SHIP LETTER HASTINGS" Robertson type S4 only recorded in red 1837-40
"F 17 AU 17 1836" (London)

Transit time to London 31 days. The 'TOO LATE' mark shows late posting in the day.

Rate Markings: -
"PAID 9 & 25" (9d Cy & 25 cents U.S.) - 9d Cy. made up of 7d + 2d ferriage
"1/4" (Stg) - 8d ship letter and 1/- inland postage Hastings-London

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