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  • Lot# : 2076 France

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    United States of America 1873: USA Banknote issue 10 c. brown (Scott 161) used on small 1874 envelope to Paris from Syracuse / NY (Sept 10) to the Forwarding Agent's Munroe & Co. in Paris and carried on British Packet via Calais (Sept 23). On arrival in Paris the cover received the oval FORWARDED BY / MUNROE & Co. cachet in black and was readdressed to Vienna; franked by France 1871/75 Cérès 30 c. brown vertical pair tied by Paris Star-3 obliterators in black with despatch cds (Sept 24) alongside. A charming and scarce cover.

    Note: The Transatlantic rate by British Steamer to France was reduced to 9 cents in August 1874, thus this cover demonstrates a late, possibly the last, usage of the 10 cent rate. The cover was carried on the White Star Line Steamer 'Britannic'.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF