Lot 1550
1851 (Jul. 19) Goff's Corners, Me. to Hong Kong, blue c.d.s. with matching "Paid" straightline on buff cover from the Sewall correspondence addressed to U.S. Ship Saratoga of the East India Squadron, manuscript "75" crossed out and rerated "70" in magenta, red "Paid 3 Aug 1851" tombstone transit, reverse with "Hong Kong Oct 7, 1851" double-arc receiver, manuscript "Rec'd Oct 8, 1851 / Cumsingmoon", minor faults, Fine and attractive, 75¢ British mail rate via Marseilles.
Estimate 300 - 400
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| Realized $800 |
