
Lot
655
(Naval) Naval Library & Institute, U.S. Navy Yard, Boston, illustrated circular forwarding handstamp on 1860 cover bearing 1857, 3¢ dull red, minor flaws, tied by "Manhattanville N.Y. Mar 26" cds, addressed to John W. Jones, U.S. Steamer Mystic, African Squadron, West Coast of Africa, via Charlestown Navy Yard, Mass, original 1860 enclosure accompanies; some edge wear, F.-V.F. Scott No. 26 Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $1,200