1852, 3¢ dull red. Horizontal strip of five, deep bright color, tied by "San Francisco, Cal., May 1" cds's on cover to St. John's, New Brunswick, red arched "U. States" exchange handstamp and partial receiving backstamp, cover scuffs and wear at bottom, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 11  Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. $0 (Image)

1852, 3¢ dull red. Clear to large margins, tied by red "Mount Healthy, O., Apr 26" rimless cds with second strike below on disinfected cover to Tripoli in Syria, addressed to Missionary House in Boston Mass. and forwarded under missionary mails, docketed "Rec June 7, 1852" at right, two vertical disinfection slits, cover stain at bottom, Very Fine, a rare destination. Scott No. 11  Estimate $750 - 1,000. $0 (Image)