Lot 44
Star of the West. "Via Steamer" routing endorsement on 1853 cover to San Francisco, Cal., franked with 1851, 3¢ dull red, horiz pair tied by large "Paid" in grid cancel, matching "Boston, Mass., 10cts, Aug 17" integral due rate cds alongside, F.-V.F., an interesting usage via a non-contract steamer departing Boston on August 20 to Nicaragua.Scott No. 11 Estimate $250 - 350.
Realized: $210