1860 (Nov. 20) San Francisco Cal. to New York, N.Y., cover bearing 1857, 12¢ black, preprint paper fold, tied by "San Francisco Cal. Nov 20, 1860" cds, endorsed "Via Panama per 'Golden Age' ", flap with embossed Rodgers & Meyer cachet; reduced at left, back faults, F.-V.F. Scott No. 36b  Estimate $400 - 600. The Golden Age was launched in 1853 and arrived in San Francisco from Sydney, Australia in June 1854. On arrival was purchased by the Pacific Mail Steamship Company. She began service between San Francisco and Panama on November 17th 1854. $0 (Image)