Sale 1291 — United States Postal History
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 25-26 July, 2023
Category — Autographs, Free Franks, Stampless
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
12
1860, Boston to Yokohama via Shanghai, China. Blue cover with part strike of red Boston Apr. 18 (1860) circular datestamp, addressed to Frederick O. Wellman, in care of Frazar & Co., Shanghai, China, pencil "39" rate, red crayon "34" credit, red London Paid datestamp (Apr. 30), red crayon "1" British Colonial credit, Hong Kong backstamp (Jun. 21), clear strike of "FRAZAR & CO. SHANGHAE" framed handstamp and "F&Co." in circle on back, receipt docketing "Yokohama July 26th 1860" where Wellman received the cover, edgewear and flap tears, still Fine, a rare early cover to Japan
E. 300-400
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