Lot 1123
U.S. Flag Ship "Pensacola," 2d Rate, North Pacific Station (Pacific Ocean), printed corner card on cover to a Lieut. in the "U.S.M.C, Marine Barracks, Philadelphia", franked with 3¢ Bank Note tied by geometric with San Francisco cds alongside, small cover tear at top left, Very Fine, Illustrated in Milgram.Milgram No. 1082 Estimate $200 - 300.
In 1866 the "Pensacola" sailed around Cape Horn to join the Pacific Squadron, serving from time to time as flagship. Her cruising ranged from Chile to Puget Sound and west to Hawaii.
Current Opening Bid: $100