Lot 1069
1856, 5¢ red brown (12), four large margins, tied by "New Orleans La. Feb 17" c.d.s. on folded cover to Bordeaux, France, reverse with black "Boston Br. Pkt. 25 Feb." exchange office c.d.s. and red British "9 MR 1857" transit, "Angl. Amb. Calais 10 Mars. 57" entry c.d.s. with framed "G B / 1F 60C" debit and "8" (décimes) due handstamps, reverse with additional "Bordeaux 10 Mars 57" arrival c.d.s.; cover faults, Fine and rare three months period usage.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
Carried on the tenth sailing of British packet service during the Three-Months Period.
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