Lot 803
U.S.; General Issues, 1856, 5¢ Red Brown, on Cover to France, #12, large even margin copy tied to folded letter by New Orleans, Feb 23 (1857) cds in black, also red New York Br. Pkt. Mar 4 transit cds in red, to Bordeaux, France, Anglo-French accountancy hs., "8" decimes due hs., Bordeaux 18 Mar 57 receiving cancel on reverse, horiz. file fold well clear of adhesive, lovely piece, Very Fine. Ex. Eno, Gore and Mayer.
Scott $1,700. , 5¢ rate was in effect for only 3 months .
Estimate $500-600.
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