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    United States of America 1849/50: Cérès 1 fr. carmine, single example used in combination with 15 c. green in a superb large margined horizontal pair on 1852 single weight cover from Paris to New York, USA tied by dotted DS2 lozenge with Paris despatch cds (June 23) at right with framed 'PD' in black. Reverse with 'Ligne de Calais' cds (June 24). Carried on Cunard Steamer 'Canadian' leaving Liverpool on June 26. Struck on arrival with '5' (cents) marking in black for inland postage. An exceptionally fine and rare cover in superb quality. Signed Friedl. Cert. Von der Weid (1998).rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Mont-Blanc', Corinphila sale 104 (Sept 1998), lot 7912.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF