Lot 1455
Hawaii, 1850 Stampless folded letter from Boston to Honolulu via San Francisco, whaling factor's statement of account for an 1846-49 whaling voyage, addressed to Makee, Anthon & Co, Honolulu in care of Cross Hobson & Co., San Francisco, postmarked red Boston c.d.s. April 13 and numeral "40" handstamp, Very Fine Written by prominent Portsmouth newspaperman and historian Charles Brewster who adds postscript "just returned from New Bedford and no time to write. (signed) C.B." Estimate 500 - 750
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Realized $600 |