Lot 1554
1853 (Jul. 5) Augusta, Me. to Canton, c.d.s. with matching "Paid" straightline and "45" rating in magenta on blue cover from the Sewall correspondence addressed to U.S. Ship Saratoga, East India Squadron in care of the U.S. Consul in Canton, red "40" credit handstamp, red "Paid 18 Jy 1853" c.d.s transit and matching "PF" in oval, reverse with "Boston Br. Pkt. Jul 6" and "Hong Kong 8 Se 1853"double-arc receiver, forwarded to U.S. Consul in Shanghai, manuscript "Rec'd at Shanghai, China. Sep 18, 1853 / Hong Kong", edge staining, Fine and attractive, 45¢ British mail rate via Southampton.
Estimate 300 - 400
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| Realized $600 |
