Lot 1037
1869 (Sep. 19) New York, N.Y. to Paris, France, folded letter bearing 15¢ black, F. grill (98), three singles, tied by NYFM circle of wedges cancellations, red "New York/Paid 9" integral exchange c.d.s. (date erroneously Oct.), blue Cherbourg entry c.d.s. (ties bottom stamp), red framed "PD" handstamp; stamp and cover faults, Fine and scarce triple-weight franking.
Estimate 200 - 300
While the letter is lightweight tissue paper, the contents state that it carried four large £1 banknotes.
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| Realized $170 |
