Lot
3025 
1855 (c. May 21) New York N.Y. to San Francisco, Cal., light buff cover with blue Shippers Line of California Packets, Earle & Weed, Agts. illustrated cameo showing full rigged ship bearing 10¢ green, type II (14), large margins to just in, tied by "New York May 21" ocean mail cds, docketed "Dated May 21, Rd. June 10, Inv. Swordfish"; missing part of top flap and central file fold, some toning and wear, Fine and scarce early use of the New York Ocean Mail cancel, ex-Chase. Estimate $500 - 750.
This was sent on the regular contract route via Panama and contained an invoice for goods sent by the clipper ship "Swordfish" that went via Cape Horn.
Realized: $400