Lot
4405 
San Francisco, Cal. "July 2", straight line handstamp with magenta manuscript date and matching "40" rating at top right on folded letter datelined "Stockton California June 28 /49" from Charles S. Peck and addressed to Waterbury Conn., sent by boat to San Francisco for the sailing, additional manuscript "1849" docketing at center; some edge wear and light aging, ex-Ken Kutz. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
ONE OF ONLY SIX RECORDED EXAMPLES FROM THE SECOND CONTRACT SAILING OF THE S.S. OREGON.
The PMSS "Oregon" arrived at Panama on July 21st and its mails joined those of June 20th, leaving Chagres on July 28th on the "Falcon" to New Orleans arriving Aug. 3rd.
Realized: $1,300