Lot 20
(Mail Routes) Steam Mazatlan, clear strike of oval on cover endorsed "U.S. Stmr 'Resaca', Mazatlan Mex." bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "San Francisco, Cal. Apr 14" duplex with cork cancel to Trenton N.J., "DUE7" handstamp as the rate was 10¢ for under 2,500 miles; slightly rough opening at left, Very Fine and scarce.Estimate $750 - 1,000.
USS "Resaca" was a third-class screw steamer of the United States Navy launched in 1865. Assigned to the Pacific Station, Resaca was initially ordered to relieve the sloop Jamestown cruising off the Mexican and Central American coast in protection of U.S. citizens and property against threats of war and an uncertain political situation.
Realized: $375