3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Horizontal pair, large margins to in, tied by large "Paid" grid, red "Boston Aug. 19" circular datestamp on blue folded letter datelined "Boston Aug. 19th 1854" to Honolulu, Hawaii, addressed to James Makee, stamps pay the 6c rate rate to the west coast, recipient paid for Hawaiian postage in cash, contents discuss loss of a ship and insurance, also Makee's mother and her living arrangements, last part notes "the iron doors &c will go on board the 'Vancouver' next week", stamps with few faults, some expert restoration, Very Fine appearance

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