Lot 62
62
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cover 1840 (28 July) entire letter from New Orleans to London, beautifully addressed in blue copperplate script including "B/L consignees." and "pr Ship Undine", rated "3", showing fair to good strike of the red unframed "(crown)/EXEMPT SHIP LR." and superb black step-type "DEAL/SHIP LETTER"; fine and most attractive. Photo

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cover 1840 (28 July) entire letter from New Orleans to London, beautifully addressed in blue copperplate script including "B/L consignees." and "pr Ship Undine", rated "3", showing fair to good strike of the red unframed "(crown)/EXEMPT SHIP LR." and superb black step-type "DEAL/SHIP LETTER"; fine and most attractive. Photo
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