Lot 629
1856, 5¢ red brown (12), horizontal strip of three, large margins to cutting at bottom, deep rich color, tied by "New Orleans La. May 10 1857" c.d.s.s on folded letter to Laval, France; red "New Paid York/ 12/ May 19" exchange office c.d.s., French "Et. Unis Serv. Br. A. C. 1 Juin 57" entry c.d.s., reverse with a French transit and "Laval 2 Juin 57" arrival c.d.s.; slight gum staining affects bottom margin of right stamp, Very Fine.
Estimate 7,500 - 10,000
Expertization: signed "S.B.A." (Ashbrook) with 2006 PF Certificate.
Provenance: Mayer
This letter was transferred to Boston for the Cunard Line steamer Europa, which departed on May 20 and arrived at Liverpool on May 31.
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