Lot 1432
1857 (Apr. 3) London, England to San Francisco Cal., blue datelined folded letter with bold strikes of London red "Paid, 3 AP 3, 1857" Maltese cross and red manuscript "2/5" prepaid rating for double the 58¢ cents rate, endorsed via Liverpool & New York, carried by Cunard Line Arabia from Liverpool Apr. 4th to New York arriving Apr. 16th, carried on the USMSSC George Law from New York Apr. 20th to Aspinwall arriving Apr. 30th, by train across the isthmus to Panama for the PMSSC John L. Stephens departing Panama May 2nd to San Francisco arriving May 15th, black "PAID" straightline, F.-V.F.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $210