Lot
636 
(Naval) 1871 (Jan. 24) U.S.S. Lancaster, Bahia, Brazil to Pottsville, Pa., blue "U.S. Flag-Ship Lancaster" oval rope ship cachet cover opened out for display, bearing 1869, 10¢ yellow tied by "N.York Steamship Feb 20" cds, carried by USBMC North America that departed Rio de Janeiro Jan. 26th to New York arriving Feb. 20th, original letter datelined " 'Lancaster', At Sea, Jan 17 /71" and " 'Lancaster', At Bahia, Jan 22 /71"; cover faulty, Fine. Scott No. 116 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $135