Americana Stamps

Lot #: 3161

Harnden's Express, 1841 Folded Cover, New York to Bordeux, per “Calcedonia

1841 Stampless cover forwarded by Harnden's Express, with red 'FORWARDED BY HARNDEN & CO./FOREIGN EXPRESS OFFICE' oval handstamp, Carried on the Caledonia, in its second year of service. The cover originated in New York and traveled via Boston and Liverpool, addressed to Bordeaux, France. It bears a red boxed 'PACKET LETTER' marking applied at the London Foreign Branch.

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