1835 London to New York Stampless Letter,

two pages including shipping invoice regarding 25 casks of Sugar of Lead (lead acetate = a sugar substitute used at least since ancient Roman times) via the ship "Cosmo". The letter is signed by John Elliott of London and the letter discusses that the casks are different sizes to aid in sales and prices, as well as that the ship is ahead of schedule. The letter is headed with "Per Cosmo, Cap'n C.H. Lewis". Folded letter is addressed "To/Messrs. Peter Remsen & Co./New York/per Cosmo/Capn. Lewis/via Bristol".

Great Britain 61 3p Rose, Pl #12, Pos. E-F on Cover to Colorado Territory,

VF, tied to cover with "W/20" oval grid ccl with "LONDON-W/E 6/AP 11/74" cds ccl beside it. Cover also with red "CHICAGO, ILL./APR/27/PAID ALL" (Norona #F-2) foreign mail cds ccl and addressed to "Mrs. John W. Oothout/Denver/Colorado Territory,/United States." Cover of very thin, see-through paper with watermark, opened roughly at left, otherwise nice and scarce cv ($140)

Great Britain 61 3p Rose, Pl #12, Pos. T-L on Cover to Colorado Territory,

VF, tied to cover by "W/19" oval grid ccl with "LONDON-W/D 5/AP 21/74" cds ccl at left. Also with red "CHICAGO, ILL. AM PKT/MAY/5/PAID ALL" (Norona #F-6) foreign mail cds ccl at left. Cover addressed to "Mrs. J. W. Oothout/Denver/Colorado Territory/America", roughly opened at left with scarce ccl and scarce destination cv ($140)