| 101 |
 |
 2c Brown, 10c Yellow (113,
116). 10c corner slightly torn before use, tied by segmented cork
cancels on 3c Pink entire to Caussade, France, red "New York Paid
All Br. Transit Apr. 23" (1870) backstamp, matching "8" credit
handstamp, red London transit and "PD" in oval, Calais transit and
French receiving backstamps, few small edge tears, otherwise Very Fine,
colorful franking during "Phantom Rate" period, 12c was the
unannounced rate to France and Algeria via England after expiration of the
U.S.-French postal treaty, this cover was prepaid for old 15c rate and
credited for 12c rate, signed Ashbrook
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E. 1,500-2,000 |
6,500.00 |
| 102 |
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 3c Ultramarine, 12c Green
(114, 117). Tied by cork cancels, "Brownsville Tex. Oct. 10" circular
datestamp on 1870 folded letter originating in Matamoros, Mexico, to
Bordeaux, France, sender's oval handstamp, red London transit and
matching "6" credit handstamp, few faults incl. large bleached areas, still
Fine, scarce usage, carried outside of the mails from Mexico to Texas and
overpaying the 10c rate via England, with Ashbrook notes and signature on
back (Image) |
E. 500-750 |
425.00 |