CABO VERDE. 1855. Entire letter from Sailor on duty with the Africa Squadron datelined ´U.S.S. Jamestown, Porto Praya, Nov 12, 1855´ mailed to WASHINGTON DC (USA) via London (Dec 11) with cds of transit on reverse, struck with fine NEW YORK - Am. PACKET datestamp (Dec 28) on entry and rate marking ´65´ cents in black, with various annotations of rate in manuscript at right. A fine and rare entire with long and interesting letter. (Image1)

€200

CABO VERDE. 1856. Entire letter from Sailor on duty with the Africa Squadron datelined ´U.S.S. Jamestown, Porto Praya, March 10, 1856; by Brig Zero to NY´ mailed to WASHINGTON DC (USA), struck with fine NEW YORK - SHIP - 8 Cts datestamp (April 14) on entry. A fine and rare entire with long and interesting letter. (Image1)

€200