(Havana, Cuba, to New York via Charleston S.C., 1837) Express Mail Rate. Clear strike of red “Charleston S.C. Mar. 28”circular datestamp, matching “SHIP” handstamp on folded letter from Cuba to New York, boldly endorsed “Express Mail” across top, manuscript “77” rate including 2c ship captain’s fee and triple 25c postage for express, letter datelined Havana, Mar. 20, 1837, with duplicate of letter dated Mar. 18, tear from flap extends about halfway down address panel (but not very noticeable), otherwise Very Fine, extremely rare example of an inbound ship letter sent by 1836-39 Express from the port of arrival

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