Lot
39 
San Francisco, Cal., Nov 1 (San Francisco). Red cds (Williams SAF-280) on 1850 folded letter sheet to London, England, matching straight line "Paid" and the rare "59" rate handstamp, red "19" credit handstamp applied at New York and red London receiving date stamp; file folds, otherwise Very Fine, a rare pre-paid usage of the 59¢ California rate usage to England. Estimate $400 - 600.
Sent on the P.M.S.C. - Panama departing San Francisco on November 1 and arriving in Panama on November 19th, then by U.S.M.S.C. - Georgia departing Chagres on November 26 and arriving in New York on December 7th. Sent to Boston and place aboard Cunard Line - Europa departing on December 11th and arriving in Liverpool on Dec 21st.
Realized: $280