Lot
761 
Via Panama, steamship illustration with imprint of "Geo. H. Bell, Stationer, 153 Montgomery St. San Francisco", on cover postmarked "San Francisco Cal. Apr 20" black cds tying 1857 10¢ green (35) to Newark New Jersey, with addressee's name crossed out; cover w minor scuffs, cover opened on two sides, some glue adhesion on verso, Very Fine appearance.Estimate $300 - 400.
The December, 2020 issue of Western Express contained an article by David D'Alessandris regarding the "Via Panama" propaganda covers. His census records ten of this particular type (A-1) imprinted covers.
Realized: $950