30c Orange (38).
Well-centered, used with horizontal strip of three of 5c Brown, Ty. II
(30A), well-centered with straddle-pane margin covered by 30c, tied by
three strikes of "New Orleans La. 16 Feb." (1861) circular datestamp
on folded letter to Ferte Mace, France, embossed return card at
lower left, red "Boston Feb. 20 Paid 12" credit circular datestamp, red
pencil "45" at lower right, French transit circular datestamp and "P.D." in
frame, transit and receiving backstampsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL FRANKING AND EXCEEDINGLY RARE USE OF THE UNITED STATES 1857 ISSUE FROM LOUISIANA AS A CONFEDERATE STATE.
Ex Sevenoaks. With 1997 P.F. certificate (Image)
90c Blue (39). Original
gum, deep rich color, choice centering with wide and well-balanced
marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1860 ISSUE.
With 2004 P.F. certificate (Image)
90c Blue (39). Original
gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color, unusually wide margins at top and
bottomEXTREMELY FINE AND FRESH ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1860 ISSUE.
With 1987 and 2001 P.F. certificates. (Image)
90c Blue (39). Rich color,
tiny corner crease, tied on piece by red grid cancel, clear strike
of "Calcutta G.P.O. JA 10 1861" circular datestamp, piece with light
file folds and tear not affecting stampVERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE USE OF THE 90-CENT 1860 ISSUE TO INDIA.
Ex Grunin. With 1972 P.F. certificate. (Image)