Lot
1044 
(Chorpenning Route) Salt Lake City, Utah, Aug 1, two strikes of cds tying 1851, 3¢ dull red (11A) and canceling 1855, 3¢ Nesbitt entire (U4) to Honolulu, Sandwich Islands, reverse with 1855 docketing and missing backflap, Very Fine, a great usage to Hawaii carried on the very rare Chorpenning Route via the Mormon Trail, ex-Kramer. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A RARE SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH TERRITORY USE VIA THE CHORPENNING MAIL ROUTE VIA LOS ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO.
The cover is addressed to Orson K. Whitney from John Whitney's wife and son, both of whom are relatives of Henry Whitney, the first Postmaster in Hawaii, who issued the famous Hawaiian Missionary Stamps.
Realized: $1,400