Lot
1033 
1869 (May 24) Lima, Peru to Downieville, Cal., cover with "Legation of the United States of America, Lima, Perú" corner card and manuscript "Alvin P. Hovey, U.S. Minister" endorsement, entered mails with "San Francisco, Cal. Jun 12" cds with "Steam Panama" oval and bold "10" cent steamship due handstamp, with original matching May 24th 1869 "Legation U.S.A. Lima, Perú" letterhead enclosure signed by Hovey; cover faults and separations reinforced, F.-V.F. and scarce legation use. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $550