Lot# 7320 - Auction 274-283
Auction 274-283
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Lot# : 7320 USA
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1851/55: Washington 10 c. green, a single example somewhat touched at top and at base, used on 1867 double rate entire letter from New Orleans to Paris tied by "New Orleans / La." cds in black (March 10), endorsed "First Steamer" at top. "NEW YORK / BR. PKT" in red (March 18) and carried on Cunard Steamer "Persia" with London transit cds (March 30) on reverse and struck there with framed "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy marking in black. Calais entry marking and charged '16' décimes handstruck on arrival for the double rate. A rare example of the '3 Month rate' applicable from 1 Jan 1857 until 31 March 1857, especially at double rate.Starting bid : 200 CHFHammer price : not sold -
