£220 - £300
RARE MANUSCRIPT WRECK OF THE OREGON ENDORSEMENT; 6 Mar. 1886 long linen-lined env. (consistent creases and peripheral faults) to Chicago with all five stamps washed away and with full or part "L1/LOMBARD ST" duplexes on front and mss. endorsed 'From the wreck of the "Oregon"/mailed Mch 6/86 - rec'd May 3/86/was recovered by divers' at top left. The first example we have offered with a manuscript endorsement and not the usual types of labels affixed. Fine example from this wreck. Cross Reference: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OVERSEAS DESTINATIONS, LATE FEE/TOO LATE MAIL, CRASH/WRECK MAIL
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