Lot 2024
1831 (Sep. 5) Niagara, U.C. to Dublin, Ireland via U.S., datelined folded letter bearing red "Niagara 2 Sep 1831" c.d.s. and matching oval "Niagara paid to New York, U. Canada" belt buckle type postmark, manuscript "On H: M: Service", red "Youngstown N.Y. Sep 6" c.d.s. with "25" rating, "Ship Letter Liverpool" and Limerick backstamps, manuscript "1/4" rating, oval "Postage Not Paid".
Estimate 300 - 400
Letter carried free across the river from Niagara to Yuongstown as the postmaster at Niagara was an agent of the U.S. Post Office, paid 25¢ form the border to New York, then by U.S. sailing packet to Liverpool, 8d Stg incoming ship letter plus 8d Stg to Dublin, total 1/4 Stg collect, redirected to Limerick and Mullingar with no additional postage charged.
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| Realized $475 |
