Lot 333

1851 (Apr. 24) to Paris, France, folded letter bearing 1847 5¢ red brown (1) four large to full margins, cancelled by red grid, matching "Cleveland O. Apr 24" (type C3) c.d.s., carried by Cunard Line America by British packet, red London (5.13) backstamp, red "Colonies/&cArt 13." accountancy handstamp, red "Angl. Calais" (5.14) with "30" décimes due handstamp for the double French rate, Paris (5.14) arrival backstamp, Very Fine. Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
Expertization: 1989 P.F. Certificate, Signed by Stanley B. Ashbrook.
Provenance: Dick
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Realized $3,500 |