Lot 578
U.S.; General Issues, 1870-71, 1¢ and 2¢ on 1872 Schooner Cover, #145, 146, sent from San Francisco to the U.S. Coast Survey Schooner Hassler anchored off Bodega Bay, franked with one #182 and two 183 tied with oval bar and San Francisco cds cancels, an interesting historical item; slightly reduced at right affecting one stamp, notations in pencil on back, Fine to Very Fine. The Hassler was the first iron-hulled steamship used in the U.S. Coast Survey.
Estimate $100-150.
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| Realized $92 |
