
Lot
945
1881 Nagasaki, Japan to Baltimore, Md., cover with pencil "U.S. Naval Depot, Nagasaki Sept 15, 81" docketing on reverse, purple "U.S.S. Alaska" handstamp and manuscript endorsement at left, entering the U.S. mails with 1875, 5¢ blue tied by "New - York, Oct 20, 81" duplex postmark, receiving backstamp; barest cover reduction at right, Very Fine. Scott Nos. 179 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $170