Lot 59
San Francisco Cal. 26 paid 20 Feb, well struck c.d.s. in red on 1857 folded letter to France, red "New-York Am. Pkt. Mar. 21" exchange postmark, Calais receiving postmark April 5 and bold "5" decimes due handstamp, pencil "26" at left, Very Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400
The 26¢ rate comprised 21¢ for carriage by American packet via British open mail and a 5¢ west coast surcharge.
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| Realized $290 |
