By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
lot # 492 - united states postal history transatlantic mails - 1710 to 1840
1840 (Jul. 31) Liverpool, England to New York, N.Y. Datelined folded letter endorsed "President 8/1" of Black X line in red ink at top, actually carried by Cunard Line Acadia from Liverpool departing Aug. 4th and arriving at Boston Aug. 17th, inside docketing indicates Aug. 17th receipt; some ink bleed through, Fine and scarce.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
THIS WAS THE MAIDEN VOYAGE OF THE CUNARD LINE "ACADIA" FROM LIVERPOOL TO NEW YORK, THE THIRD SAILING OF THE CUNARD LINE.
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