Lot# 7322 - Auction 274-283
Auction 274-283
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1851/55: Franklin 1 c. deep blue, Type IV and Washington 10 c. green, Type III in a horizontal pair with large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamps at top, used on 1857 entire letter from New Orleans to Bordeaux tied by "New Orleans / La." cds's (Jan 23) in black. Fair only "NEW YORK / AM. PKT" cds in red (Jan 31) and thence carried on the Collins Line Steamer "Atlantic" with scarce "GB / 40c." accountancy marking in black on obverse and Calais entry marking (Feb 15) and struck with "5" décime charge marking in black. A rare 21 cent usage (5 c. internal + 16 c. for American Packet) during the '3 Month rate' applicable from 1 Jan 1857 until 31 March 1857. A fresh and fine entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection Steven Walske.rnrnrnStarting bid : 1,500 CHFHammer price : 1,500 CHF -
