Lot 1607
1869 (May) (c.) Japan to Brooklyn, N.Y., blue cover from the Bingham correspondence with bold magenta "China and Japan / Steam Service" oval handstamp, bearing 10¢ green, 12¢ black (68, 69) tied by cork cancels, carried by the P.M.S.S. Great Republic leaving Yokohama May 30 and arriving into San Francisco on June 19, entered U.S. mails with San Francisco Jun 21 c.d.s.; 12¢ does not belong, cover and stamp faults; Fine usage.
Estimate 200 - 300
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| Realized $325 |
