Lot 1156
Spiral Radial - 12 Sections (Weiss GE-C4), complete strike ties 3¢ green (158) and 6¢ dull rose (159) on 1875 folded cover to Bordeaux, France at the 9¢ treaty rate, red "New York Paid Aug 14" exchange c.d.s., Calais (incorrect date) entry c.d.s. and matching large "P.D." framed handstamp, endorsed "pr. Str. City of Chester", Bordeaux (8.26.75) arrival backstamp, Very Fine, a choice strike.
Estimate $500 - 750
Provenance: Noel, Walske
Letter actually carried by the French Line "Amerique" that departed New York on May 15, 1875 and arrived at Havre, France on May 25, 1875.
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