Raynor HCA 2014-04
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/1/2014
In Crisp Near Mint Superb Quality c. 1860 California Gold Rush Period, Decorative Advertising Card, Promoting the Clipper Ship "Samaria," at New York. Choice Crisp Near New. This original historic California Gold Rush Period Decorative Advertising Card measures 3-3/4” x 6" , printed in gold on a light turquoise faced thick coated card stock. The reverse remains clean and fully original with no marks or defects. Rarely are such important examples located in this outstanding museum quality. The text of this card reads: "CHEAPEST FREIGHT ROUTE TO CALIFORNIA. -- VERY FAST SHIP! -- Sutton & Co.'s Dispatch Line for San Francisco -- SAILING POSITIVELY AS ADVERTISED! -- The Magnificent A 1 First class Clipper Ship SAMARIA -- PATTEN, Master, - Is Receiving her Cargo at Pier No. 19, East River, And will Finish Loading in a Few Days. Special attention is requested to this Celebrated Clipper Ship, and to the promptness of the sailing of the Vessels of this Line. Messrs. Geo. Howes & Co., Consignees in San Francisco. SUTTON & CO., 82 South St. Opposite Pier No. 19, East River. -- SURE DISPATCH."
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