British Queen. 1839 (Dec 1) Entire letter from Philadelphia ...

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British Queen. 1839 (Dec 1) Entire letter from Philadelphia to Liverpool prepaid 12½c + 25c freight money fee, carried on the third return voyage of the British & American Steam Navigation Co. "British Queen", London arrival c.d.s (Dec 25) and red "SHIP LETTER / GRAVESEND", charged 1/- (8d ship letter fee + 4d uniform postage). A fine freight money letter from the only steamship sailing to arrive during the Uniform 4d Post Period. Photo on Page 80.

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Auction Date:
27th Oct 22 at 10:30am BST

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