Lot 1596
1844 (May 13) to U.S. Frigate Brandywine, East India Squadron, folded letter with indistinct red Virginia c.d.s. and matching "Paid" straightline, manuscript "25" rating, addressed "From the Naval Lyceum, New York", forwarded with Brooklyn "U.S. Naval Lyceum" handstamp depicting full-rigged ship and readdressed to "Care U.S. Consul Hong Kong, China", docketing "Rec'd Aug. 28th '44, Macao", discoloration from high sulfur content, fragile, Fine.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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| Realized $2,500 |
