Lot
1213 
1853 (Jul. 22) Glasgow, Scotland to San Francisco, Cal., folded cover with yellow "Glasgow, Paid, Jul 22, 1853" origin datestamp and red manuscript "2/5" prepaid 2s5d rating for two-times the 1s2½d rate, green Liverpool (7.23) oval backstamp, carried by Cunard Line Niagara from Liverpool Jul. 23 to Boston arriving Aug. 5, San Francisco "Paid" handstamp; tiny edge tear, Very Fine, a scarce double rate cover. Estimate $150 - 200.