1859 (c., Jan. 3) Franklin N.Y. to Apaiang, Micronesia, cover addressed to Rev. Hiram Bingham Jr. in care of Messrs Castle & Cook at Honolulu, Hawaii, bearing, guideline s.e. at left, tied by large circular grid cancel, matching "Franklin N.Y. Jan 3" cds, endorsed "Via San Francisco"; postmark with some ms., Very Fine. Estimate  $1,500 - 2,000. MAILS TO PACIFIC ISLANDS OTHER THAN HAWAII ARE EXCEPTIONALLY SCARCE DURING THIS TIME PERIOD. Cover was prepaid at the 10¢ private ship rate via San Francisco to Hawaii effective April 1, 1855 to June 30, 1863. It would have been routed via schooner to the Gilbert Islands. $0 (Image)