Lot 1642
(Naval) "U.S.S. Corwin, San Diego, Cal.", S. Shiwa sender's address on registered cover bearing 10¢ Trans-Mississippi (290) tied by cork cancel and purple "Registered, Sep 7 1898, San Diego, Cal." three-line postmark to Los Angeles Cal., Sep. 7th arrival backstamp; reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F.Estimate $150 - 200.
Before being sold in Port Townsend Wa. for $16,500, the "Corwin" made about sixteen cruises to Alaska. She also cruised to Honolulu, Hawaii and San Diego during her service.
Realized: $350