Lot 1605
1868 Dec. to New York via San Francisco, two singles 10¢ green (68) each cancelled by Yokohama "spider" on cover carried by the P.M.S.S. Japan leaving Yokohama on Dec. 28, 1868 and arriving into San Francisco on Jan. 20, 1869, vivid strike of magenta "China and Japan / Steam Service" oval handstamp, "San Francisco, Cal. Jan 21" c.d.s.; cover retoration including portion of backflap, Very Fine usage.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
Provenance: Ishikawa
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| Realized $3,750 |
