U.S. & Worldwide Stamps
April 25-26, 2012
| Images | Description | Current Bid |
 | Lot #280 MARITIME MAIL IN THE AMERICAS HAITI 1872 (23 June) FL paying 1fr with 40c and pair of 30c Laure, cancelled by Lozenge with Anchor, with "Le Cap Haitian" departure datestamp alongside, addressed to Nantes. The letter was carried on the Ligne-Annexe D, with "Haiti Paq. Fr. D. No.1" on back. Ligne D ran between Colon/Aspinwall and St. Thomas (hence the cover could have travelled on one of the three steamers "Caravelle,"Guyane," or "Desirade.") From St. Thomas, the letter was sent on the Ligne B steamer ("Nouve.Monde") which departed St. Thomas on 28th June and arrive St.Nazaire on 16th July, with markings on back confirming these dates, fine  | Price Realized $550.00 |
