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1849 MAIL LONDON TO NEW YORK 2d BLUE PL.3 (SG14) x SIX. Fine letter London Jan 12 1849 to 'Mr J Rose, New York' with horizontal strip of six 1841 2d blue pl.3 (SG14) lettered IA IB IC ID IE IF, IB, IC and IF cut into otherwise good margins and tied good to fine strikes London Inland Office '5' numeral. On front U.S. circular '6c' local charge mark in red. At lower left manuscript 'per Steamer Canada'. On reverse London date stamp JA 12 1849. Good to fine usage stamps paying the 1s ½oz rate. (Ref 144294).
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