Lot no. 8028

1849, (Nov, 19) folded lettersheet (sideflaps missing) from Philadelphia endorsed "per Steamer Washington" and in red "paid all through 41c" and corresponding straight-line "PAID ALL" to Breslau, upon arrival red two-line "AMERICA ÜBER BREMEN" applied, a scarce example of the first mail to be carried in closed mail with the Cunard steamer America through England to Bremen