Lot 1766
1862 (Oct. 19) U.S. Ship Orvetta, patriotic cover to Prussia, endorsed on patriotic envelope with additional "ship letter", black "U.S. Ship 3cts" circular handstamp, black "New-York Br Pkt '23' Oct 27" exchange due c.d.s., backstamped Aachen and with blue manuscript rating, Prussian Nov. 11 arrival backstamp, with original Oct. 19 letter in german datelined "Pensicola, U.S. Schooner Orvetta"; soiling and wear, Fine and rare with original ship letter enclosure.
Estimate 500 - 750
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| Realized $375 |
