Lot
1529 
(Usages) 3¢ Dull Red, Type II, position 4R2L, margins to slightly in, light corner creases, tied by light blue "Ship, Jun 13" cds (slightly overstruck) on 1853 cover to Georgetown, D.C., manuscript "4" due rating, original enclosed letter with "U.S. Ship Vincennes, Lynnhaven Bay, June 11th 1853" dateline written by a seaman heading for the Far East and addressed to his wife, some soiling and opened at right, Fine and very unusual ship usage. Scott No. 11A Estimate $150 - 200.
The 3¢ stamp together with 4¢ due make a 7¢ ship rate. This 7¢ represents 5¢ for an unpaid letter and 2¢ ship fee. The 3¢ stamp was recognized, but the letter was considered as unpaid when the rate was applied. Lynnhaven is near Norfolk, Va. Includes 1976 article by Wierenga concerning this cover and a typed transcription of the letter.
Realized: $115