Lot 142
1855 Stampless cover to California, blue FARSUND c.d.s. May 6 on envelope with multiple postmarks: three different Hamburg (two on reverse), a red Aachen c.d.s., a poorly struck "NEW YORK/AM. PACKET" c.d.s. May 30 and, on the reverse, a red "Americ./Packet." in a semi-circle with, handstamped "48"(¢) rate with manuscript rates of "6" (skilling) for Norway to Aachen, which was converted in blue pen to "8" (silbergroschen), and "23" (cents) for Prussia and beyond; address of "Union Citty, Alamada County, Californian" somewhat faded, Fine and scarce.
Estimate 300 - 400
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| Realized $850 |
