Lot 48
1868 (Jan. 4) New York, N.Y. to Leipsig, Germany, folded letter bearing 15¢ black (77), well centered, tied by attractive NYFM cross-roads cancellation, red "New York Paid All Br. Transit Jan 4" c.d.s., endorsed "per City of London", blue Verviers (1.15) backstamp; Very Fine and choice, the 15¢ P.C.M. rate.
Estimate 500 - 750
This was carried on the first sailing after the 15¢ Prussian Closed Mail rate had taken effect.
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