£1,000
1857 (Jan 3) Entire letter from Liverpool to USA "per America via Boston" posted into the Floating Receiving House, franked by five embossed 1/- stamps (corner marginal pair + three singles, all cut square, 3 or 4 margins, two with four large to enormous margins) paying the 2oz 4/- rate + 1/- late fee, each cancelled "466". Backstamped Liverpool F.R.H datestamp, red "20 / CENTS", "PAID" and "BR. PACKET / BOSTON" c.d.s. An unusually fine and attractive embossed issue franking. Photo on Page 56.
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