Lot 1555
1854 (Jan. 23) Mount Vernon, Me. to Hong Kong, c.d.s. with manuscript "Paid 55" on buff cover from the Sewall correspondence addressed to U.S. Ship Saratoga, East India Squadron, rerated "24" in magenta, red "Paid 11 Fe 1854" c.d.s transit, reverse with red "New York Am Packet Jan 28" c.d.s. and "Hong Kong 12 Ap 1854" double-arc receiver, cover returned to United States, manuscript "Rec'd at Charlestown, Mass. / Navy Yard Sep 7, 1854", edge faults and staining, no backflap, Fine.
Estimate 500 - 750
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| Realized $325 |
