Lot 410
1849 (Aug. 15) London, England to San Francisco Cal. via Panama, Gibb correspondence cover with red London Paid (8.15) cds with red manuscript "2/-" shilling prepaid rating, "Goswell St." straightline backstamp, reverse with two strikes of "Forwarded by Smith & Lewis, Panama" oval forwarder's handstamps, black "40" cent framed handstamp, some edge wear, F.-V.F., an interesting use by the West Indian packet.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $350