
Lot
2749
HAPAG Line Steamship "Hammonia II", Maiden Return Voyage, New York March 30th - Hamburg April 11th 1867. Envelope posted at Herman, Missouri March 26th 1867 addressed to Britnau, Switzerland 2 miles south of Zofingen and endorsed "Bremen or Hamburg mail" Prepaid the 19 cent treaty rate via Bremen or Hamburg of October 1860. Prepaid using 1861, 10¢ yellow green + 1863, 2¢ black, pair + 5¢ brown. On arrival at Hamburg the Stadtpostamt "franco" was applied. Reverse bears Zofingen arrival of April 13th and Britnau of the 14th. Atlantic Transit 12 days to Hamburg; cover tears with repair in lower left corner and partial bottomflap, Fine. Scott No. 68+73+75 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $500