Lot
183 
Hong Kong, 1872 (Apr. 20) S.S. Rising Star to Providence, R.I., cover and lengthy 11 page enclosure datelined "Rising Star Apr 20/72, In Lat 23o 37' Long 74o 21'", cover franked with Jamaica 1870, 1d blue, horizontal pair + 3d green (7+9) tied by barred oval handstamps, reverse with "Kingston, Jamaica, Ap 22, 72" cds and St. Thomas transit date stamp, "New York, 10, May 17" integral due cds; cover and stamp flaws, Fine, an interesting usage originating on the Pacific Mail Steamship Co. Atlantic line steamer Rising Star.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $90