By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
lot # 636 - the richard graham collection of naval covers 1861 to 1900 naval covers and naval agencies
(Naval) 1871 (Jan. 24) U.S.S. Lancaster, Bahia, Brazil to Pottsville, Pa. Blue "U.S. Flag-Ship Lancaster" oval rope ship cachet cover opened out for display, bearing 1869, 10¢ yellow tied by "N.York Steamship Feb 20" cds, carried by USBMC North America that departed Rio de Janeiro Jan. 26th to New York arriving Feb. 20th, original letter datelined " 'Lancaster', At Sea, Jan 17 /71" and " 'Lancaster', At Bahia, Jan 22 /71"; cover faulty, Fine.
Scott No. 116; Estimate $200 - 300.
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