Lot 4
Panama N.Y. June 10, clear c.d.s. on buff cover to Charleston, S.C., via New Orleans, red June 24 postmark with similar straightline "STEAM" and matching "30" in circle applied to mail originating on the Pacific side of Panama, readdressed to Monticello, S.C. with July 3rd Charleston c.d.s. and integral "5"; minor edge wear at left, still Very Fine.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
The "Panama N.Y." datestamp, used by the U.S. Despatch Agent and placed on mail given to consulate at Panama City, is known only on eight covers with dates ranging from June 10 to July 10, 1850. Hand-carried to Chagres, this went aboard the USMSS Falcon and properly rated manuscript 30¢ on entering the U.S. mail system.
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