1861 (May 29) Hamburg to San Francisco, Cal., cover with red "Hamburg Paid Mai 29 1861" origin cds with red crayon "18" schillinge prepaid, red "Aachen 30/5 Paid 25 Cts" cds credit to U.S., carried by Cunard Line Arabia from Queenstown June 2 to Boston arriving June 12, red "Boston Br. Pkt. 'Paid 30' Jun 12", large "Dead Letter Office P.O. Dept. Aug 27" oval backstamp, original newspaper article discussing cover's unknown delay due to D.L.O., Fine and unusual use. Estimate  $200 - 300. Prepayment was equivalent to 13 silbergroschen or 30¢. For unknown reason Boston sent letter to Dead Letter Office in Washington, D.C., delaying delivery in San Francisco for 2 months. San Francisco newspaper article showing delay of this specific letter attached to back of letter by recipient. $0 (Image)