Lot 10019 – 1859 (Nov 22). Stampless cover from Boston to Laurvig (Norway)



Lot 10019
United States » Outgoing Mail
Price realised
240 USD
Estimate
250 – 400 USD
Auction date
Wed 13 Oct 2021 at 15:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description:
1859 (Nov 22). Stampless cover from Boston to Laurvig, Norway, initially processed for American conveyance (Boston Am. Pkt. backstamp), but routed to New York where it was struck with “NEW YORK/BREM. PK./3” debiting 3c for inland fees, carried by N.G.L. “New York”, blue “8 3/4” hs (incl. 6 3/4sgr debited to Bremen and 2sgr to Hamburg, in red crayon) which was applied in Hamburg, Svinesund transit on front, Hamburg cds and blue crayon “7-43” skilling (7 debited for Swedish transit) on back; a rare destination.
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