cover 1862 unstamped envelope (ragged at edges) ex the "Locke" correspondence from USA to Rome care of Baring Brothers in London, showing fine oval-framed "FORWARDED BY/HENRY ADDERLEY & CO/NASSAU. N.P./BAHAMAS" in blue, "NASSAU/PAID" c.d.s. (22.11) in red, London Paid and Calais entry datestamps; docketing at top of face panel indicates contents dated 26 Aug. and received 22 Dec. A rare outgoing blockade cover. Photo

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cover 1862 unstamped envelope (ragged at edges) ex the "Locke" correspondence from USA to Rome care of Baring Brothers in London, showing fine oval-framed "FORWARDED BY/HENRY ADDERLEY & CO/NASSAU. N.P./BAHAMAS" in blue, "NASSAU/PAID" c.d.s. (22.11) in red, London Paid and Calais entry datestamps; docketing at top of face panel indicates contents dated 26 Aug. and received 22 Dec. A rare outgoing blockade cover. Photo