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Lot# 372 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 372 Belgium

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    Catalogue# : 18+17
    1865: 1 fr. violet and 40 c. rose used on cover to the French Consul in San Francisco, USA tied by dotted '12' lozenge of Anvers with cds adjacent (April 30) and framed 'PD' in black. Circular "N. York Am. Pkt. / Paid' datestamp at right in red and manuscript '20' credit to USA in red ink. Reverse with both 'Angleterre Par Ouest 1' (April 30) and 'Etats-Unis Par Ostende' (May 1) above scarce "AM. PACKET" handstamp all in black. An unusual and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF