Lot 1521
1900 (Sep. 3) Pekin to Portland, Me., dateline on enclosed letter, pencil Pekin 6th Cavalry return address on reverse of soldier's letter, San Francisco transit backstamp, bearing precancelled 2¢ postage due (J39) added upon arrival in Portland, Portland backstamp; original enclosure is 10 pages front and back, with interesting content describing in great detail a battle against 400 Boxers and daily life, capturing cattle, and a note about burning a village; cover with minor edgewear and staining, Fine, early usage prior to the establishment of the Military postal stations containing wonderful content.
Estimate 300 - 400
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| Realized $500 |
