Steam, Panama. Oval handstamp on incoming Pacific Steam Navigation Company stampless cover to Oakland, California, endorsed "Via Panama" & postmarked "San Francisco, Cal, Nov 13, 1865" double circle and "10" rate handstamp, originating in Chile with letter headed "Valparaiso Oct 3 1865" and telling of people fleeing the city after the September 17, 1865, arrival of the Spanish fleet during the Chincha Islands War, slightly reduced at left & minor bleach spots, Very Fine and attractive, ex-Myerson. Estimate  $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

Steam, Panama. Oval handstamp on incoming Pacific Steam Navigation Company stampless cover to Oakland, California, postmarked "San Francisco, Cal., Oct 10" cds and "10" handstamped rate marking over "34" manuscript notation, "Pacific Steam Navigation Co. / Callao" printed oval design on the top backflap, included is original letter headed "Steam Ship Chili, Sept 5 1868" and describing the August 13, 1868, earthquake in Peru, cover a bit soiled, F.-V.F. Estimate  $300 - 400. $0 (Image)