1861, ADRIATIC: Maiden Voyage for North Atlanctic Steamship Co. as a charter to Cunard to replace the "Australasian", Washington 3c. red and 12c. black tied by grid to envelope with cds. "WORCESTER MAR 12" alongside to Paris, in New York red integral cds. "NEW YORK PAID MAR 13 12" struck, 12c. short perfs at bottom, otherwise fine and attractive