Lot
153 
Steam, Panama. Oval handstamp on incoming Pacific Steam Navigation Company stampless cover to Oakland, California, endorsed "Via Panama" & postmarked "San Francisco, Cal, Nov 13, 1865" double circle and "10" rate handstamp, originating in Chile with letter headed "Valparaiso Oct 3 1865" and telling of people fleeing the city after the September 17, 1865, arrival of the Spanish fleet during the Chincha Islands War, slightly reduced at left & minor bleach spots, Very Fine and attractive, ex-Myerson. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $170
Lot
154
Steam, Panama. Oval handstamp on incoming Pacific Steam Navigation Company stampless cover to Oakland, California, postmarked "San Francisco, Cal., Oct 10" cds and "10" handstamped rate marking over "34" manuscript notation, "Pacific Steam Navigation Co. / Callao" printed oval design on the top backflap, included is original letter headed "Steam Ship Chili, Sept 5 1868" and describing the August 13, 1868, earthquake in Peru, cover a bit soiled, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $210
Lot
155
Steamer Via Panama. Imprint with illustrated Steamship corner card on cover to New York franked with 1861 3¢ rose cancelled by grid with "San Francisco" double circle postmark alongside, small mended cover nick at top & flap missing, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $260
Lot
156
Via Panama. imprint with illustrated sidewheel steamship design with manuscript "Champion" below on 1860 cover to New York franked with 1857 10¢ green, type V tied by "San Francisco, Cal." cds, approximately 65% of reverse torn away & some gum staining around adhesive, Fine. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $475