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    1851/57: 3 c. dull red in a fine horizontal strip of three used with fine 12 c. black on 1853 entire letter endorsed "per Str. Franklin" to Paris, tied by "Philadelphia/Pa." datestamps in blue (April 8). New York American Packet datestamp below in red (April 9) and "Outre-Mer/Le Havre" entry marking alongside in red (April 21). A delightful entire, a 1 cent over-payment of the scarce 20 cent rate to France direct. Charged in manuscript '12' decimes. A stunning entire. Ilustrated in Hargest.
    Provenance: Collection George E. Hargest.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF