Auction #23

Canton, 1837 (Sept. 30), folded letter from Canton, China, to London, England, via U.S., datelined "Canton September 30 1837" to William S. Wetmore care of Messrs. Morrison Cryden and Co., London, endorsed "Horatio via U. States" and inside "Horatio via Manila & the U. States"; red "Ship Letter/Weymouth" framed handstamp on flap and manuscript "4/6" due rating, along with red London 3.26 arrival c.d.s., forwarded care of Jones Gibson & Co., Manchester, and endorsed per "Philadelphia" red "Forwarded by Wetmore Hoppin & Co."; interesting trade content regarding tea quality, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000.