Clipper ship sailing card, on light paper. 16.5x17 cm (6½x6¾"). Printed in red, green, and blue with gilt highlights for the <i>Criterion</i> Comstock's clipper line, Bates (Late of the Flying Eagle), Commander. 
<p>Rare flyer for the vessel of Comstock's clipper line, Bates (Late of the Flying Eagle), Commander. The <i>Criteron</i>  is described as "The Splendid First-Class Clipper Ship." Pier 14 East River. An example of an oversize flyer printed on thin paper, the norm being cards on porcelain coated stock.
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Also Advertised the new and elegant <i>Guardian</i>, Captain Samuel Borland. Pier 11 East River.
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