By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
lot # 637 - the richard graham collection of naval covers 1861 to 1900 naval covers and naval agencies
(Naval) 1871 (Mar. 20, May. 4) U.S.S. Plymouth, France to Philadelphia Pa. Two covers with original letters datelined "U.S.S. Plymouth" and bearing France 1870, 30c, 40c Bordeaux issues prepaying the fully prepaid 70c per 10 gram rate, first tied by "532" diamonds and Bordeaux (3.20) cds, red London (3.22) transit with "2 Cents" credit h.s., top edge flaws; second cancelled by "11" diamonds and with Brest (5.4) cds, red London (5.8) transit with "2" credit h.s., letters from Lt. Cdr Bartlett J. Cromwell, Executive Officer of the Ship to his wife; some stamp flaws, F.-V.F., a scarce pair.
Scott No. France #46, 47; Estimate $200 - 300.
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