Lot
1080 
1857 (May 12) New Orleans La. to Havana, Cuba, cover bearing 1¢ blue, type IV (9 var.) position. 58R1L with plate crack, 3¢ dull red, type I (25) pair and single, all tied by two strikes of "New Orleans La. May 12" cds, Havana 1857 arrival backstamp with matching blue "NA" and "1" rating handstamps; 1¢ with small tear from edge tear, 1¢ with some manuscript in Franklin's hair, F.-V.F., Prepaid at the 10¢ direct American packet rate., ex-Haas; Chase notes on reverse. Estimate $300 - 400.
THIS IS AN EXCEPTIONALLY EARLY USE OF THE 1857 PERFORATED ISSUE USED ABROAD.
Realized: $260
Lot
1081
1851 (Sep. 29) Old Harbour, Jamaica to Canandaigua N.Y., folded letter with "Old-Habour, Jamaica, SP 29 " rimless datestamp and "Kingston, Jamaica, OC 1, 1851" cds on flap, "Jamaica / Ship Letter" two-line handstamp and blue manuscript "Paid 1/4" 1s4d rating, endorsed "Packet" at lower left, clear strikes of "Steamship 10" circular due handstamp, manuscript "Adv 11" final due rating for 10¢ plus 1¢ advertising fee; edgewear, Fine and scarce use. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $280
Lot
1082
1861 (Apr.) New York N.Y. to Kingston, Jamaica, folded letter bearing 10¢ green, type V (35) canceled by red NYFM circular grid cancel, endorsed "p 'Cleaton' " at bottom left, bold strikes of "Jamaica / Ship Letter" two-line handstamp, "Kingston, Jamaica, AP 29, 1861" backstamp and manuscript "2/2" due rating; cover and stamp repaired, 10¢ lifted and replaced, Fine appearance; with 1984 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 35 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $150
Lot
1083
1862 (Aug.) New York N.Y. to Kingston, Jamaica, orange cover with two 1¢ blue (63) singles and six 3¢ rose (65) singles, all tied by matching reddish NYFM circular open grid cancels, endorsed "p Plantagenet" at bottom left, Kingston (9.2.62) arrival backstamp and blue crayon "8" pence inland due rating (two-times the 4 pence rate); one 3¢ repaired, no flap and top right edge repair, Fine, a scarce use. Estimate $300 - 400.