Lot
4047 
Australian States: Tasmania, 1850 (Jul. 12) Hobart, Tasmania to San Francisco Cal., gray folded letter datelined "Hobart Town, Can D Land, July the 12th/50" carried by private ship Rebecca Jul. 16th to San Francisco, red "San Francisco, Recd, 21 Oct" cds and matching "Ship 6" clamshell handstamp for 6¢ ship fee to port, some edge toning and wear, Very Fine and early use from Tasmania. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Sender is captain of the "Deucalian" and tells his San Francisco partners he is taking advantage of the sailing of the "Rebecca" to send a letter. He tells of his sale of the California gold and cargo he has brought from San Francisco and the status of purchase of a return cargo in Sydney. Gold would be discovered in Australia the following year.
Realized: $700