Lot 1598
1852 (March 23) to U.S. Ship Saratoga, cover with 3¢ orange brown (10), position 72L2E, tied by bold strike of "Brunswick, Me / 3 Paid" c.d.s. addressed "via Naval Lyceum, New York, N.Y.", forwarded with Brooklyn "U.S. Naval Lyceum" handstamp depicting full-rigged ship, docketing "Rec'd Hong Kong Jan. 5, 1853 / Pr. (Coal Ship) Gertrude / Macao", edge repairs, Very Fine usage, rare in combination with U.S. postage.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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| Realized $4,000 |
