Lot
235 
Pacific Mail S.S. "Carolina", manuscript "pr Steamer Carolina via New York to England" endorsement and red "San Francisco Cal., 15 Aug" cds on 1850 gray folded cover to London, England, carried as endorsed by Pacific Mail S.S. Carolina from San Francisco to Panama arriving Sep. 4th, then by U.S. Mail S.S. Falcon from Chagres Sep. 12th to Havana, then U.S. Mail S.S. Ohio departing Sep. 18th to New York arriving Sep. 22nd, then carried transatlantic by Cunard Line Asia from New York Sep. 25th to Liverpool arriving Oct. 5th, this leg set a record crossing of 10 days 7 hours, reverse with Liverpool (10.6) and red London (10.7) arrival cds, manuscript "2/5½" 2s5d (59¢) rating, Very Fine and scarce use. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $170