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1838 Liverpool Double Ship Letter, Toronto, Canada to London, England via New York 1838 Liverpool Double Ship Letter, Toronto, Canada to London, England via New York 1838 Liverpool Double Ship Letter, Toronto, Canada to London, England via New York 1838 Liverpool Double Ship Letter, Toronto, Canada to London, England via New York 1838 Liverpool Double Ship Letter, Toronto, Canada to London, England via New York 1838 Liverpool Double Ship Letter, Toronto, Canada to London, England via New York 1838 Liverpool Double Ship Letter, Toronto, Canada to London, England via New York
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Lot #: 3150

1838 Liverpool Double Ship Letter, Toronto, Canada to London, England via New York

"PAID 1/2 & 50"

Ferriage in Upper Canada was abolished in 1837 reducing the combined rate to New York from "9 & 25", (Cy. & U.S. cents), to "7 & 25"

A double letter was therefore rated "1/2 & 50"

The letter is marked "via New York"

Postmarks: -
"CITY of TORONTO U.C. DE 29 1837"
"LIVERPOOL SHIP LETTER" Robertson type S13 recorded in black 1815-39
"N 2 FE 2 1838" (London)

Transit time to London 35 days.

Rate Markings: -
"PAID 1/2 & 50" in red, (1/2d Cy & 50 cents U.S.)
"3/2" (Stg) - 2 x 8d ship letter and 2 x 11d inland postage Liverpool-London,

The letter states: - "I now send it" (an important document) "enclosed herein". The enclosure made the letter liable to double postage.

Opening: $180
Estimate: $300 - $500
Category: US Stampless, Canada to England
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