U.S. & Worldwide Stamps
April 25-26, 2012
| Images | Description | Current Bid |
 | Lot #356 MARITIME MAIL IN THE AMERICAS PERU 1868 (Aug) cover from Arica to Portland, Maine, with original four page enclosure, sent by a sailor on the "U.S.S. Kearsage" (endorsement alongside), fascinating contents describing (among other things) a devastating earthquake and aid provided by the U.S. Navy. The letter was placed on Pacific Steamship Navigation Co. steamer, with "Panama Transit" datestamp, arriving New York Sept. 14, with "U.S. 34 Notes" representing 12c Panama transit amount, plus steamship rate of 10c in depreciated currency, faint crayon markings, fine  | Unsold |
