Lot
1034 
1869 (Nov. 23) Vardal, Norway to Croper, Wisc. via Chicago, light pink envelope with sharp "Vardal, 23/11, 1869" cds and large "3" due handstamp, endorsed "Via Bremen", Christiana (11.26) transit, Hamburg (11.27) backstamp; carried by HAPAG Line Cimbria from Hamburg Dec. 1st to New York arriving Dec. 15th closed bag to Chicago, "Chicago, Direct, Dec 17" exchange cds and matching bold "26/U.S. Notes" two-line depreciated currency handstamp, original letter accompanies; opened on three sides for display, some edge wear, Very Fine and scarce Chicago depreciated currency use. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $250