Lot 187
(Pacific Maritime Mail) Stmr. Sierra Nevada, Via Nicaragua, Advance of the Mails. Blue oval handstamp on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Baltimore, Md., franked with 1851, 3¢ dull red tied by "New York, Ship, Jan 2" cds, manuscript "Jan 7/ 55" pencil docketing; cover restored at top corners and sideflaps, Fine appearance, still a very rare Nicaragua route marking.Scott No. 11+U10 Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $375