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  • Lot# : 2075 France

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    United States of America 1849/50: Cérès 40 c. orange, two superb large margined examples used on 1853 cover (with full original contents) from Paris to Lancaster, PA, USA endorsed 'Bateau à Vapeur Américain par voie d'Angleterre' at top, tied by 'gros points' lozenge in black with Paris cds (June 27) and framed 'PD' in red at right. Carried on the Collins Line Steamer 'Atlantic' leaving Liverpool on June 29 and struck on arrival with 'N. York / 21' American credit datestamp (July 10) in black. An extremely rare franking at the reduced single rate per American steamer. Signed Friedl. Cert. Von der Weid (1998).

    Provenance: Collection 'Mont-Blanc', Corinphila sale 104 (Sept 1998), lot 7918.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF