Via Nicaragua, Ahead of the Mails. Clear red two-line handstamp centrally struck on 1853 cover to Williamsport, Md., manuscript "Via Nicaragua" endorsement and franked with 1851, 3¢ dull red, vertical pair tied upon arrival of the steamer Northern Light with "New York, Dec 24" cds; cover backflap expertly reattached, otherwise Very Fine, a rare usage of this Via Nicaragua handstamp with the chamfer box handstamp border omitted, ex Alexander. Estimate  $750 - 1,000. $0 (Image)