Lot
644 
(Naval) 1882 (Mar.) "Ship's Letter - U.S.S. Vandalia" to Concord N.H., manuscript endorsement on cover bearing 5¢ blue (179) tied by New York "4" simplex cancel, New York "U.S. Charge to Collect .15 Cents" handstamp, reverse with 5¢ postage due (J4) strip of three tied by cork cancels, forwarded with "Concord N.H. Mar 9" cds to Boston Mass.; left corners mended and some edge wear, F.-V.F. appearance. Estimate $200 - 300.
This letter was from Paymaster Joseph Foster aboard the U.S.S. Vandalia, which was with the North Atlantic Squadron (April 1879 - Oct. 1884).
Realized: $170