Lot 428
1859, 10¢ green, type V (35), four singles including left straddle-pane copy, used with two 1¢ blue type V (24) and 3¢ dull red (26) 1860 legal size cover to Paris, France, stamps tied by large "Paid" in grids, scarce red "Boston 9 Jul. 13 Paid" exchange postmark and ultramarine Le Havre entry postmark, reverse with "Boston Am. Pkt. Jul. 13" postmark and Paris receiving datestamps; 10¢ stamps with small faults, cover with small piece out at top left otherwise complete, Fine and rare, triple the 15¢ per ¼oz. rate.
Estimate 500 - 750
Provenance: Hubbard, accompanied by article
This sailed on the Adriatic, on her 3rd voyage for the short-lived North Atlantic Steamship Co., which completed only six round trips between April and November of 1860 before ceasing operations in 1861.
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