Lot 1560
1860 (Apr. 21) Terre Haute, Ind. to Hong Kong, c.d.s. on cover with preprinted address to a sailor on the U.S.S. Hartford, bearing 1¢ blue (24) pair and 3¢ dull red (26) tied by c.d.s., endorsed via Marseilles, red "New York Br. Pkt. Apr 25" transit c.d.s., "1/-" rating, reverse with red "London May 7, 1860" c.d.s. and black "Hong Kong 21 Ju 60" c.d.s., manuscript "Rec'd July 7th / Shanghai / 2 letters in this cover", few perf faults from edge placement, Fine, 39¢ British mail rate via Marseilles (34¢ due and 5¢ prepaid as required).
Estimate 500 - 750
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| Realized $400 |
