Lot 1033
"Via Nicaragua / Ahead of the Mails.", red framed handstamp on an inbound buff envelope addressed to a passenger on the Steamer 'Winfield Scott' either in San Juan del Sur or San Francisco, endorsed "Pr Northern Light", pencil "due 25¢" and signed at top; some restoration at edges, Very Fine appearance.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
THE ONLY RECORDED USE OF THIS MARKING ON INBOUND MAIL TO SAN FRANCISCO.
Provenance: Kutz
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| Realized $1,050 |
