Via Nicaragua, Ahead of the Mails, red two-line handstamp on 1853 folded letter to Baltimore, Md., franked with 1851, 3¢ dull red, horizontal pair tied by "New - York, Ship, Dec 24" cds, letter regarding the building of a fireproof warehouse; some light staining, F.-V.F. Scott Nos. 11A  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

Via Nicaragua, Ahead of the Mails, blue boxed handstamp on cover to Washington, Pa., franked with 1851, 3¢ dull red, horizontal pair tied by "New - York, Apr 26" cds, with matching "Due" and "10" rate handstamps for double rate letter, with top portion of enclosure datelined 1854, Very Fine. Scott Nos. 11A  Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)