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    1839 (May 1): Entire letter from Naples to Philadelphia, USA endorsed 'per the Packet Rhone, 16 May, Havre â N. York' at top, carried privately to Paris where struck on reverse with "Forwarded by Y. Ob. Servts. / Paris. Welles & Co." two line cachet in red. Carried on the Union Line ship 'Rhone' and struck with 'New York' cds (June 17) in red. Reverse with further oval Forwarding Agent cachet "Forwarded by / Gracie & Sargent / New York" in red and charged at triple rate of 39½ cents due on arrival.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold