Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

(Naval) 1859 (Oct. 18) Terre Haute, Ind. to U.S.S. Hartford at Hong Kong, China. Cds on cover with preprinted address to Lt. R.L. Law on the U.S.S. Hartford at Hong Kong, bearing 1¢ blue (24) pair and 3¢ dull red (26), both with s.e. at left and tied by cds, printed "Via Southampton" endorsement, red "New York Br. Pkt. Oct 18" exchange cds, manuscript due rating, reverse with red "London Oct 31 '59" cds and black "Hong Kong DE 27 59" arrival cds, manuscript "Rec'd Jan 6th 1860" docketing at left, Very Fine.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

Although endorsed via Southampton, actually sent at the 39¢ British mail rate via Marseilles (34¢ due and 5¢ prepaid as required).