Lot 1229

Hawaii 1853, 5¢ blue, thick white paper (5), tied by red "Honolulu, Hawaiian Island, Jul 5" c.d.s. on cover to "Great Salt Lake City, Utah Territory", handstamped "SHIP" and "5", clear "San Francisco Cal. 1 Aug" transit c.d.s. at left; cover restoration including silking, stamp has been removed and replaced to allow for restoration of the envelope, Fine appearance, very rare. Estimate 4,000 - 5,000
A MARVELOUS USAGE TO UTAH TERRITORY.
Expertization: 2003 P.F. Certificate.
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Realized $6,000 |