Ref: DR13306
- £550.00
South America. (Panama - Taboga Island). 1850. Stamp-less envelope written from "H.M.S. Daphne, Island of Taboga in the Bay of Panama dated 'March 21st 1850' addressed to London with British Post Office 'Panama' date stamp 'March 26' and rated '1s' in m/s. with London receiver 'May 31st' on reverse. Fantastic item written by Captain Edward Franshawe commander of the "Daphne" from the small island of Taboga in Panama Bay. Excellent description of life in Panama during the Gold Rush and the deserters from the English and American ships on Taboga Island.
