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Lot# 7313 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 7313 USA

    1851: USA 1 c. blue in a vertical strip of five, Type IV,  used to pay internal rate on 1855 cover from New Orleans to Bordeaux tied by black grid handstamps and "New Orleans / La." datestamp in red (May 1). Reverse with "BOSTON / BR. PACKET" datestamp (May 9) and carried on Cunard Steamer "Africa" with "Etats-Unis Paq. Brit. / Calais" entry marking in red (May 22) also on obverse alongside '13' décimes charge marking in black. File folds affect adhesives but a scarce entire. 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF