Description
Scarce and highly interesting 1857 transatlantic postal-history cover sent from Rothbury, Northumberland, England to Meriden, Connecticut, with multiple postal markings documenting its route through the British and American mail systems.
The cover shows a Rothbury origin postmark dated June 21, 1857, Liverpool transit, New York “BR. PKT.” / “PAID ALL” exchange-office marking, and Meriden, Conn. receiving mark dated July 3. The reverse also bears manuscript notation “Wm Archer / Brooklyn,” adding a named Brooklyn association to the piece.
I have not found another example with this same Rothbury, England to Meriden, Connecticut routing, making this a distinctive pre-Civil War transatlantic cover for collectors of British packet mail, Connecticut postal history, Northumberland postal history, and stampless/treaty-period covers.
Highlights include:
* 1857 England-to-United States transatlantic cover
* Rothbury, Northumberland origin to Meriden, Connecticut destination
* New York “BR. PKT.” and “PAID ALL” postal markings
* Meriden, Conn. receiving mark on reverse
* Manuscript “Wm Archer / Brooklyn” notation
* Uncommon small-town England to Connecticut routing
* Collectible pre-Civil War postal-history item
No adhesive stamp is present; the postal interest is in the paid markings, British-packet routing, and documented transatlantic handling. Condition shows significant age and handling wear, including toning, soiling, creases, edge tears, corner wear, and notable paper loss/damage along the right side. Postal markings remain visible and attractive for study and display. Please view all the photos.
Ships via USPS Ground Advantage with tracking. Combined shipping available on multiple covers/postcards.
#842 BK
