Worldwide Stamps and Postal History

P.S "Winfield Scott". 1853 (Nov 23) Cover to Freeport, Illinois, with "NEVADA CITY CAL / 3 PAID" c.d.s, curved "PAID / 3" and red "STEAMER / WINFIELD SCOTT", traces of water staining and a repaired hole to the address panel. The Pacific Mail Steamship Co. Paddle Steamer "Winfield Scott" stranded in thick fog on December 2nd on Anacapa Island in the Santa Barbara Channel off California whilst en route from San Francisco to Panama, the mail and cargo all being salvaged. This was the only P.M.S. Co Steamer to use a named cachet on mail. A very scarce and attractive cover, ex Lichtenstein collection. Photo on Page 42.
Suggested price: £ 1,250-1,500