Via Nicaragua Ahead of the Mails. Blue boxed handstamp on folded letter sheet to New York, franked with 1851, 12¢ black tied by "Steam Ship" handstamp, part of the address panel is crossed out, Fine appearance. Scott No. 17  Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

Via Nicaragua Ahead of the Mails. Red boxed handstamp and manuscript routing endorsement on cover to Hudson, New York, franked with 1851, 3¢ dull red, horizontal bottom margin pair tied by bold "New York Sep 9" cds; light cover wear, Fine. Scott No. 11  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)