By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
lot # 619 - the richard graham collection of naval covers 1782 to 1860 naval covers
(Naval) 1856 (Sep. 8) U.S.S. Portsmouth, Hong Kong, China to San Francisco Cal. via Mazatlan, Mexico. Enclosed letter datelined "U.S. Ship Portsmouth / Hong Kong. Sept 8 / 56" written by Lt. Andrew H. Foote (later Admiral) to brothers in San Francisco Cal., carried privately and entered mails with "Mazatlan, Abril 16" framed postmark and matching "Franco" handstamp, black "San Francisco Cal '10' Apr 23" integral due cds; pencil "2", F.-V.F., ex-Blake.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
A REMARKABLE USE FROM HONG KONG VIA MEXICO TO THE UNITED STATES.
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