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1101

1853 (Jan. 10) New Orleans La. to Marseilles, France, printed circular with red "New Orleans La. Jan 10" cds and matching sharp "Paid 4" rating handstamp, New York large red "2" cents credit handstamp to G.B., carried by Cunard Line America from Boston Jan. 19th to Liverpool arriving Jan. 30th, bold red manuscript "15" centimes due rating; horizontal file fold, Very Fine. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 4¢ PRINTED MATTER RATE TO FRANCE. Under U.S.-British Treaty of 1848, newspapers could be sent to France via England at 4¢ each. Unsealed printed circulars were treated under the newspaper rate. Until April 1853, letters prepaid 4¢ show a 2¢ credit to G.B. We offered another example of this 4¢ printed matter rate to France in our Winter sale that realized $2,300. (Image1)

SOLD for $900.00
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1102

1856 (Jan. 28) Wiscasset Me. to Havre, France, cover bearing fresh 10¢ green, type II (14) pair with four margins, cancelled by manuscript and tied by blue "Wiscasset Me. Jan 28" cds, "Boston Br. Pkt. Jan 30" exchange backstamp, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line America from Boston Jan. 30th to Liverpool arriving Feb. 11th, red London (2.12) transit backstamp, Calais (2.12) entry cds and matching "26" decimes due rating handstamp, Le Havre (2.13) arrival backstamp; pair slightly affected slightly from edge placement, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. Although cover was possibly prepaid 20¢ apparently for direct mail by British Packet, it was actually sent by the 5¢ British open mail rate. In France, it was rated double the 13 decimes due per 7.5 grams. (Image1)

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1103

1856 (Jul. 29) Peoria Ill. to Massevaux, France, light buff cover bearing 1¢ blue (9) and 10¢ green, type III (15) horizontal pair, four margins, tied by open grid cancels, matching "Peoria Ills Jul 29" cds, red "New York Am. Pkt. Aug 2" exchange cds, carried by Collins Line Ericsson from New York Aug. 2nd to Liverpool arriving Aug. 17th, red London (8.18) transit backstamp, Calais (8.19) entry cds with matching "8" decimes due handstamp, Massevaux (8.20) arrival backstamp, 1¢ tiny corner crease, a Very Fine use at the 21¢ American packet rate. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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1104

1856 (Dec. 26) New York N.Y. to Paris, France, datelined folded letter bearing two 1¢ blue (9) singles, 3¢ dull red (11A) pair and single, 10¢ green (15), all tied by multiple strikes of black circular grids, red "New-York Am. Pkt. Dec 26" exchange cds, carried by Collins Line Baltic from New York Dec. 27th to Liverpool arriving Jan. 8th, red London (1.9) transit backstamp, Calais (1.10) entry cds and "8" decimes due rating crossed out and updated with "16" decimes rating handstamp, Paris (1.10) arrival backstamp; small stamp flaws, F.-V.F. Estimate $750 - 1,000. Letter was prepaid 21¢ for the American Packet rate per ½ ounce. Rated 16 decimes due in France for a letter weighing over 7.5 grams up to 15 grams. (Image1)

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SOLD for $1,050.00
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1105

1857 (Jan. 11) New Orleans La. to Bordeaux, France, datelined folded letter bearing 1¢ blue (9) horizontal pair, deep rich color, and 3¢ dull red (11), tied by "New Orleans La. Jan 11" cds, red "New-York Br. Pkt. Jan 27" exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line America from Boston Jan. 29th to Liverpool arriving Feb. 11th, red London (2.12) transit backstamp, "GB / 1f60c" bulk accountancy handstamp, Calais entry cds with "8" decimes due rating handstamp, Bordeaux (2.14) arrival backstamp, Very Fine, Prepaid 5¢ for the British Open Mail rate to France during the three months period. Estimate $300 - 400. On January 1, 1857, a new postal treaty between Great Britain and France went into effect reducing the French due charges on mail transiting through Britain. On April 1, 1857, a new treaty between the United States and France went into effect standardizing rates between the two countries at 15¢ per ¼ ounce. The period between these two rate changes is referred to as the "Three Months Period". Only sixteen British and seven American packets carrying mail for France and beyond departed during this period. (Image1)

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SOLD for $350.00
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1106

1857 (Jun. 2) Lancaster Pa. to Paris, France, cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) and 12¢ black (17) tied by "Lancaster Pa. Jun 2, 1857" cds, red "Paid 15" rating handstamp, bold strike of "Philadelphia 'Paid 6' Jun 3" exchange cds, carried by Collins Line Columbia from New York Jun. 6th to Liverpool arriving Jun. 17th, red French (6.18) entry cds and Paris (6.19) arrival backstamp; small faults, F.-V.F., A scarce use with the Philadelphia Exchange office datestamp prepaid for the 15¢ French treaty rate by American packet. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1107

1857 (Dec. 4) Bolton Ct. to Lyons, France, buff cover addressed to the U.S. Consul Joel W. White bearing two 1¢ blue (9) singles, pos. 80R1L, 83R1L, 10¢ green, type III (15) and 3¢ dull red (26), later perf flaws, all cancelled by matching manuscript "X" cancels, manuscript "Bolton Ct, Dec 4" postmark, red "New York 'Paid 12' Dec 9" exchange cds, carried on Cunard Line Africa from New York Dec. 9th to Liverpool arriving Dec 20th, Paris (12.22) transit and Lyon (12.23) arrival cds; flap torn, reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F., A scarce mixed-issue franking prepaying the 15¢ French Mail rate by British packet with 12¢ credit. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1108

1858 (Aug. 7) Savannah Ga. to Paris, France, 3¢ red on buff (U10) entire bearing 3¢ dull red, type IV (26A) and 12¢ black (36) pair, tied by strikes of black circular grid cancels, matching "Savannah Ga. 'Paid' Aug 7, 1858" cds, red "New York 'Paid 6' Aug 14" credit exchange cds, carried by Vanderbilt Line Vanderbilt from New York Aug. 14th to Havre arriving Aug. 25th, dark ultramarine Havre entry octagon datestamp and red framed "PD" handstamp, Paris (8.26) arrival cds; 3¢ couple short perfs, small edge tear, Very Fine, This cover was prepaid 30¢ for two-times the 15¢ treaty rate with the correct 6¢ double-weight credit for American packet. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1109

1858 (Nov. 14) New Orleans La. to Schirmack, France, blue printed circular bearing 1¢ blue (24) pair tied by "New Orleans La. May 14" cds, probably carried by Cunard Line Asia from New York to Liverpool arriving Dec. 5th, red French (12.6.61) entry cds with matching "15c" centimes due rating handstamp; some scissor trimmed perfs at top, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1110

1859 (Mar 16) New Orleans La. to Havre, France, blue folded letter bearing 5¢ brick red (27) and 10¢ green (35), tied by "New Orleans La. Mar 16" cds, partial red Boston exchange cds and reverse with black "Boston Am. Pkt. 25 Mar" exchange cds, carried by Inman Line City of Washington from New York Mar. 26th to Liverpool arriving Apr. 7th, red Havre (4.9) entry datestamp with matching small "PD" handstamp; edge tear and vertical file fold, F.-V.F., Prepaid 15¢ for the French treaty rate by American packet. Catalog $2,000 on cover. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1111

1859 (Mar. 28) New Orleans La. to Paris, France, blue folded cover bearing five 3¢ dull red (26) singles, two distinct shades, tied by four strikes of "New Orleans La. Mar 28, 1859" cds, red "New York 'Paid 12' Apr 5" credit exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line Niagara from Boston Apr. 6th to Liverpool arriving Apr. 18th, Calais (4.19) entry cds and Paris (4.20) arrival cds; couple short perfs, Very Fine, Prepaid 15¢ French treaty rate by British Packet with 12¢ credit. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1112

1859 (May 21) New York N.Y. to Paris, France, light buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) vertical pair and 12¢ black (36), both tied by multiple strikes of black circular grids, red "Supplementary Mail" framed handstamp, red "New York 'Paid 6' May 21" credit exchange cds, carried by Vanderbilt Line Ocean Queen from New York May 21st to Havre arriving Jun. 2nd, dark ultramarine Havre (6.3) octagonal datestamp and red "PD" framed handstamp, Paris (6.3) arrival backstamp; couple small stamp flaws with bottom 3¢ having small tear, Very Fine, ex-Baker; with 1988 P.F. certificate. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. THIS IS ONE OF THE EARLIEST STAMPED SUPPLEMENTARY MAIL USAGES, CARRIED ON THE MAIDEN VOYAGE OF THE VANDERBILT LINE OCEAN QUEEN. This cover was prepaid 30¢ for two-times the 15¢ treaty rate plus 30¢ supplementary mail fee prepaid in cash with the correct 6¢ double-weight credit for American packet. The early stamped New York supplementary mail covers were usually cancelled solely by the type A style "Supplementary Mail" framed handstamps, this cover was one of the first cancelled by a separated canceler. (Image1)

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SOLD for $1,600.00
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1113

1859 (Jun. 22) Athens Ga. to Paris, France, cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26), horizontal strip of five, pair and single, all tied by four strikes of "Athens Ga. Jun 22" cds, red "New York 'Paid 24' Jun 28" credit exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line Europa from Boston Jun. 29th to Liverpool arriving Jul. 9th, French (7.11) entry cds and Jul. 12th arrival backstamp; small stain spot, some small stamp flaws, F.-V.F., an attractive double-weight use; with 1991 P.S.E. certificate. Estimate $500 - 750. This cover was apparently short paid 3¢ for double the 15¢ treaty rate to France, but was accepted as fully prepaid with New York applying the correct 24¢ double-weight credit cds. (Image1)

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1114

1860 (Aug. 8) Boston Mass. to Paris, France, cover bearing two 1¢ blue (24) singles, 3¢ dull red (26) and 10¢ green (35), tied by three strikes of "Paid" circular grids and matching black "Boston '9' Aug 3" debit exchange cds, "Boston Br. Pkt. Aug 8" exchange backstamp and framed "Short Paid" handstamp, carried by Cunard Line Canada from Boston to Queenstown arriving Aug. 20th, Calais (8.22) entry cds and black "24" decimes due rating handstamp; some perf faults from edge placement, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. On the west bound trip, "Canada" was reported as leaving Halifax on Aug. 12th. She grounded in the Halifax harbor in the early morning hours of Aug. 10th and had remained there 35 hours. This cover was prepaid for only the single rate of 15¢, but was actually a triple rate with the United States debiting three-times the 3¢ American share. (Image1)

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1115

1861 (Jul. 9) New York N.Y. to Paris, France, Vanderpoel correspondence cover with patriotic red, white and blue flag label bearing 1¢ blue (9) and 3¢ dull red (26) strip of five, all tied by strikes of red NYFM circular grid cancels, matching partial "New York 'Paid 12' Jul 9" exchange credit cds, carried by Cunard Line Europa from Boston Jul. 10th to Queenstown arriving Jul.22nd, red "Belg., Lille, 24 Juil. 61" transit cds and matching framed "P.D." handstamp, Paris (7.24) arrival backstamp, Very Fine, ex-Grunin. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. A SCARCE TRANSATLANTIC PREPAID CARRIER USE TO FRANCE. Cover was prepaid 16¢ for the 15¢ treaty rate to France plus 1¢ carrier fee. (Image1)

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1116

1861 (Sep. 21) New York N.Y. to Lyon, France, blue folded Payen correspondence cover bearing 5¢ buff (67), pre-use crease, 10¢ green (68) and 30¢ orange (71), each tied by circular red grid cancels, matching red "New York 'Paid 18' Sep 21" credit exchange cds, carried by Hapag Line Hammonia from New York Sep. 21st to Southampton arriving Oct. 3rd, red Calais (10.4) entry cds and matching framed "PD" handstamp, Paris arrival backstamp, a Very Fine and attractive use. Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. A BEAUTIFUL AND RARE THREE-COLOR FRANKING PREPAYING THREE-TIMES THE 15¢ TREATY RATE TO FRANCE. (Image1)

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SOLD for $5,000.00
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1117

1862 (Jun. 4) West Winsted Ct. to Paris, France, cover bearing 10¢ green (68), deep shade, and 10¢ olive yellow (67b), tied by two strikes of open circular grids, matching "West Winsted Con Jun 4 1962" cds, black "New York '18' Jun 7" debit exchange cds also ties 10¢ and red "Short Paid" framed handstamp, carried by Inman Line Kangaroo from New York Jun. 7th to Liverpool arriving Jun. 20th, red French (6.21) entry cds and black "16" decimes due rating handstamp, Paris (6.22) arrival backstamp, cover lightly cleaned, Very Fine; with 1993 P.S.E. certificate. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE USE OF THE 5¢ OLIVE YELLOW 1861 ISSUE ON COVER. As an indication of rarity, the 5¢ olive yellow catalogs $4,000 used off-cover. We have not noted any recent examples on cover offered at auction. This double-weight cover was prepaid for only the single rate and treated as fully unpaid. (Image1)

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1118

1854 (c., Dec. 4) Detroit Mich. to Berlin, Germany, buff cover with red "Detroit Mich. Dec 4" cds and matching "Paid" straightline and bold "60" framed rating handstamp, endorsed "Prussian Closed Mail", double-struck red "N. York 'Paid 14' Am. Pkt. Dec 9" credit exchange cds, carried by Collins Line Baltic from New York Dec. 9th to Liverpool arriving Dec. 21st, red Aachen (12.22) transit backstamp with matching "Franco" straightline, Berlin (12.23) arrival backstamp; flap torn and opened on three-sides, F.-V.F. and attractive use at double the 30¢ Prussian Closed Mail rate. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1119

1856 (Apr. 15) Baton Rouge La. to Brackenheim, Germany, buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) and two 10¢ green (14) singles, margins to cutting, tied by two strikes of "Baton Rouge La. Apr 15" cds, red "New-York Am. Pkt. Apr 26" exchange cds, carried by Collins Line Baltic from New York Apr. 26th to Liverpool arriving May 7th, red London (5.8) transit backstamp and Calais (5.9) transit cds, Stuttgart (5.11.56) transit backstamp, blue manuscript "51 / 6" rating totalled to "57" kr., Brackenheim (5.11) arrival backstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. Cover was prepaid for the 21¢ British open mails rate by American packet for 5¢ U.S. postage plus 16¢ transatlantic packet. The blue "51 / 6" rating is 51 kr. foreign plus 6 kr. inland for a total of 57 kr. postage due. (Image1)

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1120

1858 (Feb.) United States to Eutingen, Germany, large brown wrapper bearing 3¢ dull red (26) vertical pair tied by two strikes of blue circular grids along with New York red "Paid All" straightline handstamp, endorsed "Prussian Closed Mail" at top, red partial Aachen (2.28) framed transit, Horb (3.1) and Eutingen (3.2.1858) backstamps; bottom 3¢ small tear, Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE 6¢ NEWSPAPER RATE FROM THE U.S. TO GERMANY BY PRUSSIAN CLOSED MAIL. (Image1)

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1121

1858 (May 24) Dubuque Iowa to Wurttemberg, Germany, buff cover bearing 10¢ green, type I (31) pair and single, tied by "Dubuque Iowa. May 24 1858" cds, endorsed "By Prussian closed mail", red "N. York 'Paid 7' Am. Pkt. May 27" exchange credit cds, carried by Cunard Line Persia from New York May 27th to Liverpool arriving Jun. 6th, red Aachen Franco (6.8) framed transit, red crayon "2-" due rating, Stuttgart (6.10) and Jun. 11th arrival backstamps; left 10¢ with small nick at left, Very Fine, Cat. $3,800 as off-cover pair and single; with 1988 P.F. certificate. Estimate $750 - 1,000. Cover prepaid for 30¢ Prussian Closed Mail rate effective October 1, 1852 to August 31, 1861. (Image1)

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1122

1858 (Aug. 30) Constableville N.Y. to Friedewald, Germany, cover bearing 1¢ blue (24) plate V, and 5¢ brown (29), rich colors, tied by blue "Constableville N.Y. Aug 30" cds, sharp "N.York U.S. Pkt. '14' Sep 4" debit exchange cds, carried by Vanderbilt Line Ariel from New York Sep. 4th to Bremen arriving Sep. 22nd, red "24/9 KrR America uber Bremen" transit handstamp, blue crayon and ms. "9¾" due rating, reverse with Cassel (9.23), Hersfeld (9.23) and Friedewald (9.23) arrival cds, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. This cover was underpaid for the 22¢ Bremen-Hamburg rate and treated as wholly unpaid. (Image1)

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1123

1858 (Nov. 15) Manitowoc Wis. to Berlin, Germany, homemade wrapper bearing two 1¢ blue (24), rich color, carried by Cunard Line Asia from New York Nov. 24th to Liverpool arriving Dec. 5th, red French (12.6) transit cds, various manuscript ratings including Prussian blue manuscript "2½" sbr due rating, German (12.9) arrival backstamp; left stamp with couple small tears, a Very Fine use at the 2¢ French Mails newspaper rate. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1124

1860 (c., Sep. 21) Belleville Ill. to Brunswick, Germany, brown wrapper bearing 3¢ dull red (26), some scissor trimmed perfs, tied by sharp "Belleville Ill Sep 21" cds and endorsed "Via Bremen or Hamburgh", New York red "Paid All" straightline, carried by NGL Line Bremen from New York Sep. 29th to Bremen arriving Oct. 14th, blue "America / uber Bremen / Franco" three-line transit, blue German (10.15) backstamp, a Very Fine and scarce use at the 3¢ Bremen-Hamburg newspaper rate. Estimate $400 - 600. The "Via Bremen or Hamburg" routing instructions would indicate contract steamship service of either the North German Lloyd Line to Bremen or HAPAG Line to Hamburg, setting the date after July 1, 1857 when the Hamburg Treaty began. New York marked the red "PAID ALL" because the newspaper was paid to destination. There are four wrappers known from this Belleville Ill. correspondence to Brunswick. (Image1)

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1125

1860 (Sep. 29) New York N.Y. to Bremen, Germany, cover bearing 1¢ blue (24), nat. s.e. at left, and 10¢ green (35), both tied by strike of black NYFM circular grid cancel, red "N. York 'Paid 7' Brem Pk. Sep 29" exchange cds, carried by NGL Line Bremen from New York to Bremen arriving Oct. 14th; light edge folds, fresh and Very Fine; with 1977 P.F. certificate. Estimate $500 - 750. A SCARCE 1860 COVER PREPAID 11¢ FOR THE 10¢ BREMEN PACKET RATE PLUS 1¢ CARRIER FEE. (Image1)

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SOLD for $1,900.00
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1126

1860 (Dec. 15) New York N.Y. to Brevorde, Hannover, orange buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) block of four and single, all cancelled by red NYFM circular open grids, matching "N. York 'Paid 10' Hamb. Pkt. Dec 15" credit exchange cds, Hamburg 1861 oval and Polle (1.4) cds backstamps; no bottom flap, bottom left 3¢ trimmed by edge placement, Very Fine, A rare use of 3¢ 1851 issue block of four and single prepaying the 15¢ Bremen-Hamburg treaty rate effective Jul. 15th 1857. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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1127

1861 (May 31) Chicago Ill. to Hanover, Germany, cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26), slightly trimmed perfs at left, and 12¢ black (36), each tied by blue circular grid cancel duplexed with "Chicago Ills May 31" cds, partial red "N. York Brem. Pkt. 'Paid 12' Jun 8" exchange cds, carried by NGL Line New York from New York Jun. 8th to Bremerhaven arriving Jun. 24th, blue Bremen Franco two-line transit handstamp, Berlin Minden (6.25) backstamp; flap tear, Very Fine and attractive. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1128

1861 (Aug. 6) Marion Oh. to Hamburg, Germany, cover bearing 10¢ green (35), well centered with wide margins, tied by "Paid 3" fancy cancel, matching "Marion Ohio. Aug 6" cds, red "N.York Hamb. Pkt. 'Paid 5' Aug 10" exchange cds, carried by Hapag Line Borussia from New York Aug. 10th to Hamburg arriving Aug. 25th, partial Hamburg (5.25.61) arrival backstamp; reduced slightly at left and small edge tear, Very Fine and attractive use. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1129

1861 (c., Sep 17) New York N.Y. to Dusseldorf, Germany, Vanderpoel correspondence cover bearing three 3¢ dull red (26) singles, one faulty, 10¢ green (35) and 12¢ black (36), small flaws, all tied by four strikes of black NYFM circular grid cancels except 10¢ tied by red "New York '7 Paid' Sep 17" exchange credit cds, carried by Havre Line Arago from New York Sep. 17th to Southampton arriving Sep. 30th, red Aachen Franco (10.1) framed transit, German (10.1) arrival backstamp; flap faulty, Very Fine. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. A SCARCE TRANSATLANTIC PREPAID CARRIER USE TO GERMANY. Cover was prepaid 31¢ for the 30¢ Prussian Closed Mail rate to Prussia plus 1¢ carrier fee. (Image1)

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1130

1859 (Feb. 14) New Orleans La. to Genoa, Italy, blue folded cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) pair, 10¢ green, types II-III (32-33) vertical pair, and 12¢ black (36), tied by "New Orleans La. Feb 14, 1859" cds (except 10¢ pair cancelled by ms.), red "Boston, 15" credit exchange cds lacking date, carried by Cunard Line America from Boston Feb. 23rd to Liverpool Mar. 8th, red Aachen (3.10) framed transit and red ms. "3¼" sbr. credit rating, Genoa (3.15.59) arrival backstamp; file fold wear, scissor trimmed perfs, otherwise Very Fine, A scarce example of the 38¢ Prussian Closed mail rate to Sardinia effective May 1, 1855 to Jan. 1860.; with 1984 P.F. certificate. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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1131

1860 (Mar. 5) New Orleans La. to Sardinia, Italy, orange buff cover bearing 10¢ green (35) vertical strip of three and 12¢ black (36), scissor trimmed perfs, all tied by multiple strikes of "New Orleans La. Mar 5 1860" cds, red "New-York Br. Pkt. Mar 14" exchange cds and matching "19" cent credit handstamp, carried by Cunard Line Africa from New York Mar. 14th to Liverpool arriving Mar. 26th, red Aachen Franco (3.27) framed transit and red ms. "3¾" sbr. credit rating, various 1860 backstamps, F.-V.F., A scarce example of the 42¢ Prussian Closed mail rate to Sardinia effective Jan. 1860 to Apr. 30th 1863. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1132

1861 (Feb. 12) Boston Mass. to Rome, Italy, blue cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) and 24¢ gray lilac (37) tied by two strikes of "Paid" circular grids, red "Boston 'Paid 24' Feb 12" credit exchange cds, black "Boston Br. Pkt. Feb 12" exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line Arabia from New York Feb. 13th to Queenstown arriving Feb. 23rd, Havre (2.25) transit cds and framed "P.D." handstamp, Rome (3.1.61) arrival backstamp, Prepaid at the 27¢ French mail rate effective April 1, 1857 to Dec. 31st 1869. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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1133

1861 (Mar. 20) Boston Mass. to Rome, Italy, cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) pair folded over edge, 10¢ green (35) and 30¢ orange (38), all tied by two strikes of Boston "Paid" grid cancels, Boston red crayon "23" cent credit and same crayon cancels 3¢ on back, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Niagara from Boston Mar. 20th to Queenstown arriving Apr. 2nd, Aachen Franco (4.4), various backstamps and manuscript ratings including Torino (4.7.61) transit; stamp faults, F.-V.F., A scarce example of the 46¢ Prussian Closed mail rate to Rome effective May 1860 to Apr. 30, 1863. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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1134

1852 (Dec. 27) Boston Mass. to Malta, datelined blue folded cover with red "Paid" handstamp and pencil "5" cent rating, endorsed "via New York", carried on Cunard Line Africa from New York Dec. 29th to Liverpool arriving Jan. 9th, red London (1.10) transit backstamp with manuscript "1/2" 1s2d due rating, docketed as received Jan. 25th 1853; light horizontal fold toning, F.-V.F., a scarce use to Malta sent at the 5¢ British open mail rate. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1135

1856 (Jun. 14) San Francisco Cal. to Sneek, Holland, blue folded cover with blue Netherlands Consular handstamp corner card, black "San Francisco Cal. 5 May" cds and red "Paid" handstamp with magenta "26" cent rating, red "New-York Am. Pkt. May 31" exchange cds, carried on Havre Line Fulton from New York May 31st to Southampton arriving Jun. 14th, black "U.S. Pkt." straightline, red London (6.14.61) transit backstamp and manuscript "4" pence due rating, Sneek (6.14) arrival backstamp and "400" Dutch cents due rating, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. This is the only recorded example of the 26¢ West Coast rate by American packet via British Open mails to Holland. (Image1)

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1136

1857 (Dec. 12) New Orleans La. to Amsterdam, Holland, blue folded letter bearing 5¢ red brown (12), close margins to slightly in, tied by "New Orleans La. Dec 12" cds, red "New-York Br. Pkt. Dec 23" exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line Europa from New York Dec. 23rd to Liverpool arriving Jan. 4th, red London (1.4) transit backstamp with manuscript "1/" shilling debit rating, red Amsterdam (1.6) arrival backstamp with manuscript "80" Dutch cents due rating, red crayon "210" on reverse; partial of address inked out, Fine. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED 5¢ 1856 ISSUE COVER TO THE NETHERLANDS. As an indication of rarity, this destination was missing from the massive 5¢ 1856 collection formed and exhibited by Frederick R. Mayer. The other recorded cover is:1857 Feb. 18, New Orleans La. to Amsterdam, Holland (ex-Robertson). (Image1)

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1137

1859 (Jan. 25) Galveston Tex. to Hague, Netherlands, 3¢ red on buff entire (U10) bearing three 3¢ dull red, type IV (26A) singles and three 10¢ green (32) singles, all tied by strikes of partial "Galveston Tex. Jan 25 1859" cds, red "New York 'Paid 18' Feb 5" exchange credit cds, carried by French line chartered Etna from New York Feb. 5th to Havre arriving Feb. 19th, red Havre (2.19) arrival datestamp and matching small "PD" framed handstamp; address crossed out in manuscript, F.-V.F. and scarce French mail use; with 1993 P.S.E. certificate. Estimate $500 - 750. Havre Line "Arago" was under repairs and as a result the New York mails of Feb. 5th were carried by "Etna", chartered from the Cunard Line. On 18 February she was reported as sailing from Southampton "for Havre" but no report has been found of her arrival there, this cover apparently proves she arrived on Feb. 19th. Cover was prepaid 42¢ for double the 21¢ French mail rate to the Netherlands effective April 1, 1857 to December 31, 1867. (Image1)

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1138

1859 (Oct. 19) Amsterdam, Netherlands to New York N.Y., cover with Amsterdam Franco (10.19) datestamp, red London Paid (10.21) transit cds with red manuscript "1/" rating, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line America from Liverpool Sep. 22nd to Boston arriving Nov. 5th, black "N. York Br. Pkt. '5' Nov 6" exchange cds, manuscript "Received & forwarded Nov 7, S.J." forwarders endorsement on flap to Philadelphia with 3¢ dull red (26), rich color, tied by "New-York Nov 7" cds, Very Fine and scarce forwarded transatlantic use. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1139

1861 (Jun. 5) New York N.Y. to Amsterdam, Holland, blue folded cover bearing 1¢ blue (24) and 10¢ green (35) pair tied by red NYFM circular grid cancels and "New-York Br. Pkt. Jun 5" exchange cds, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Persia from New York Jun. 5th to Queenstown arriving Jun. 15th, red London (6.17.61) transit backstamp and "1/" shilling debit rating, red Amsterdam (6.19) arrival cds and manuscript "80" Dutch cents due rating, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. Even though this cover was prepaid 21¢ for American packet, it was actually sent by the 5¢ British open mail rate. The 21¢ postage was therefore a 16¢ overpayment and no credit was given for the overage. (Image1)

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1140

1862 (Jan.) Baltimore Md. to Amsterdam, Holland, blue folded cover (missing bottom flap) bearing 1¢ blue (63) pair tied by blue "Baltimore Md" double-circle postmark, carried by Cunard Line Niagara from Boston Jan. 8th to Queenstown Jan. 19th, red French (1.21.62) transit cds, manuscript Dutch "12½" cents due rating; some perfs trimmed at left, F.-V.F., prepaid at the 2¢ circular rate. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1141

1862 (Oct. 11) New York N.Y. to Amsterdam, Holland, blue folded cover bearing 1¢ blue (63), trimmed perfs, and two 10¢ green (68) singles, tied together by circular grid cancels, red "N. York Am. Pkt. Paid. Oct 11" exchange cds, carried as endorsed on Inman Line City of Baltimore from New York Oct. 11th to Liverpool Oct. 23rd, red London (10.24) backstamp transit with manuscript "4" pence debit rating, partial Amsterdam receiver with manuscript "40" Dutch cents due rating; missing bottom flap, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1142

1856 (Jul. 25) Madison Wis. to Arendal, Norway, buff cover bearing 12¢ black (17) block of four, deep shade with sharp impression, tied by three strikes of blue "Madison Wis. 25 Jul" cds, red "New York Br. Pkt. Jul 29" exchange backstamp and matching red "38" cent credit handstamp overstruck by red circular grid cancel and re-credited "23" cents in magenta manuscript, carried by Cunard Line Niagara from Boston Jul. 30th to Liverpool Aug. 11th, red Aachen Franco (8.12) framed transit and blue manuscript "6" sbr rating, Danish (8.13.56) and Hamburg (8.15) backstamps; block has framelines and margins skillfully added at bottom and upper left to improve its appearance, Very Fine appearing and extremely rare use, ex-Sevenoaks. Estimate $5,000 - 7,500. ONE OF ONLY SIX 12¢ 1851 BLOCKS USED ON FULL COVER, THIS BEING THE ONLY ONE USED TO NORWAY. According to our records the six recorded 12¢ 1851 blocks used on full cover are:1. 1856 May 13, New York N.Y. to Spezzia, Sardinia.2. 1856 Jul. 25, Madison Wis. to Arendal, Norway, ex-Sevenoaks, cover offered here.3. 1857 Feb. 4, Wheeling Va. to Wurttemberg, Germany, block of five, ex-Zoellner.4. 1857 Mar. 10, Bristol R.I. to Birmingham, England5. 1857 Aug. 3, Nashua N.H. to Valparaiso, Chile, ex-Gibson, Grunin.6. Unknown, New York N.Y. to San Francisco, block of 18 on a large legal size cover, ex-Tracy, Jessup. (Image1)

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1143

1860 (Jun. 2) New Orleans La. to St. Petersburg, Russia, printed circular bearing 1¢ blue (24) vertical pair, tied by partial "New Orleans La. Jun 2" cds, preprinted address label to Messrs. Gustaf. Sterky & Son, carried as American Packet by Inman Line Glasgow from New York Jun. 9th to Liverpool arriving Jun. 22nd, French red (6.23.1860) transit cds, blue crayon "2½" debit rating; corner crease top left, small flaw bottom right, a Very Fine use. Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE 1857 ISSUE USE AT THE 2¢ PRINTED MATTER RATE TO RUSSIA. (Image1)

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1144

1861 (c., Mar. 4) Gorham Me. to St. Petersburg, Russia, Pierce correspondence cover bearing 1¢ blue (24) and 12¢ black (36) pair and single, all cancelled by manuscript, black "Boston Br. Pkt. Mar 5" exchange backstamp and red crayon "14" credit rating, endorsed by "Prussian Closed Mail", carried by Cunard Line America from Boston Mar. 6th to Queenstown arriving Mar. 16th, red "Aachen Franco" (3.19) framed transit and magenta "fr 3" sbr rating; couple trivial perf flaws, Very Fine, ex-Emerson; with 1981 P.F. certificate. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. A REMARKABLE USE AT THE 37¢ PRUSSIAN CLOSED MAIL RATE TO RUSSIA. The 37¢ per ½ ounce Prussian Closed Mail rate to Russia was effective Oct. 1, 1852 to Apr. 30th 1863. (Image1)

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1145

1862 (May) Boston Mass. to St. Petersburg, Russia, Pierce correspondence mourning cover bearing two 1¢ blue (63) singles and three 24¢ dark lilac (78) singles, red crayon "28" cent double-weight credit rating, carried by Cunard Australasian from New York May 21st to Queenstown arriving May 31st, red "Aachen Franco" (6.3) framed transit and "fr 6" sbr rating, docketed as received Jun. 7th 1862 on reverse; one 1¢ and one 24¢ damaged, F.-V.F., A scarce use at the 37¢ Prussian Closed Mail rate to Russia., ex-Gibson. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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1146

1859 (May 19) New Orleans La. to Barcelona, Spain, blue folded cover bearing 1¢ blue, type V (24) block of four, well centered with strong color, tied by "New Orleans La. Nov. 25" cds to Barcelona, Spain, red "Printed Circular" straightline and endorsed "v/ England", New York bold red "2" credit rating handstamp, carried by Cunard Line Persia from New York May 25th to Liverpool arriving Jun. 4th, La Junquera (6.7) transit backstamp and "½Rs." real due rating handstamp, Barcelona (6.8) arrival cds, block originally folded over top (creased between stamps), the cover has been refolded to show the complete franking and Barcelona receiving backstamp, Very Fine and ideal for exhibition, ex-Grunin. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. A RARE FRANKING FOR AN UNUSUAL RATE AND PRINTED MATTER DESTINATION. (Image1)

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1147

1861 (Mar. 8) New Orleans La., Confederate States to Barcelona, Spain, blue folded cover bearing well centered 30¢ brown, type I (29) horizontal pair, tied by "New Orleans La. 8 Mar" cds, red "New-York Br. Pkt. Mar 19" exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line Niagara from Boston Mar. 20th to Queenstown Apr. 2nd, reverse with London (4.3) transit and Barcelona (4.7) arrival backstamps, black "12. Rs." due rating handstamp; light vertical fold toning, left 5¢ short corner perf, Very Fine and rare double-weight use, ex-White, Knapp. Estimate $500 - 750. Lousiana was admitted to the Confederacy on February 4, 1861. (Image1)

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1148

1861 (May 8) New York N.Y. to Barcelona, Spain, blue cover with top flap only bearing 1¢ blue (24) pair and 3¢ dull red (26), tied by NYFM circular grid cancels, blue "Forwarded by Rivera & Hall, New-York" oval backstamp, red "New-York Br. Pkt. May 8" exchange cds, carried by Cunard Asia from New York May 8th to Queenstown arriving May 20th, red London (5.21.61) transit backstamp, Barcelona (5.25) arrival backstamp and black "4.Rs." reales due rating handstamp, Very Fine and scarce franking for the 5¢ British open mail rate. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1149

1861 (Oct. 15) New York N.Y. to Barcelona, Spain, blue datelined folded letter bearing 1¢ blue (63) pair, 10¢ dark green, type I (62B) and 30¢ orange (71), all tied by strikes of circular grids, red "New York 'Paid 36' Oct 15" exchange credit cds, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Niagara from New York Oct. 16th to Queenstown arriving Oct. 27th, Calais (10.29) transit cds and framed "P.D." handstamp, La Jonquera (10.31) and Barcelona (10.31) backstamps, bold "8. Rs." due rating handstamp; cover and stamp faults, Fine, A scarce use at double the 21¢ French mail rate with the 10¢ type I August issue. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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1150

1860 (Jul. 10) Galva Ill. to Hudikswall, Sweden, light yellow cover bearing 10¢ green (35) vertical strip of three and 12¢ black (36), each cancelled with manuscript "X", matching "Paid 42¢ rating at left and "Galva Ill. Jul 10, 1860" origin cds at bottom, red "New York Am. Pkt. Jul 14" exchange cds and matching red "19" cent credit handstamp, carried by Inman Line Edinburgh from New York Jul. 14th to Queenstown arriving Jul. 25th, red Aachen Franco framed transit and "f. 5" sgr. rating, Hamburg (7.26) transit backstamp and two strikes of Helsingborg (7.28) cds ties stamps; minor restoration, top 10¢ pulled perf, a Very Fine use. Estimate $500 - 750. This cover is prepaid for the 42¢ Prussian Closed mail rate that was effective from October 1, 1852 to April 30, 1863. (Image1)

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1151

1855 (Jul. 19) Brunswick Me. to Berne, Switzerland, 3¢ red on buff (U10) entire cancelled by manuscript and with "Brunswick Me. Jul 19" cds with "Paid" handstamp and "35" cent rating, endorsed "Pr. Prussian Closed Mail" at left, red "New York Am. Packet Jul 28" exchange backstamp and magenta "12" credit rating, carried by Havre Line Arago from New York Jul. 28th to Harve arriving Aug. 10th, red Aachen (8.11) transit backstamp and matching "Franco" handstamp on front with blue manuscript "f 2" sbr. rating; couple flap tears, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1152

1856 (Mar. 13) Bastrop Tex. to Glarus, Switzerland, 3¢ red on buff (U10) entire bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) and 12¢ black (17) pair tied by "Bastrop Tex. Mar 13" cds, red "N. York Am. Pkt. 'Paid 7' Mar 29" credit exchange cds, carried by Collins Line Ericsson from New York Mar. 29th to Liverpool arriving Apr. 12th, red "Aachen Franco" framed transit and framed "Franco Preuss. / Resp. Vereins. Ausgangs. Grenze." two-line framed handstamp, manuscript "3" sbr. debit rating, indistinct blue Glarus arrival backstamp; some wear and part of flap missing, 12¢ pair affected by edge placement, F.-V.F., a scarce use from Texas. Estimate $300 - 400. This cover was prepaid 30¢ only for postage to the Prussian border only. The red "Franco Preuss. Resp. Vereins. Ausgangs. Grenze." framed handstamp translates to "Paid Prussian Union Members Deliver to Border" was applied by the Aachen exchange office. (Image1)

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1153

1856 (Sep. 21) New Orleans La. to Zurich, Switzerland, blue printed circular bearing 1¢ blue (9) horizontal pair, large margins except in at right and bottom, tied by "New Orleans La. Sep 21" cds, light strike of blue "Printed Circular" framed handstamp, carried by Cunard Line Asia from New York Oct. 1st to Liverpool arriving Oct. 13th, red Calais (10.14) transit cds, Swiss red crayon "20" rappen due rating; small owner's handstamp bottom right, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. Printed circulars to Switzerland, transported directly to France, were charged 15 rappen in Switzerland, while those sent via England required 20 rappen as in this case. (Image1)

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1154

1859 (Jan.) Augusta Ga. to Geneva, Switzerland, cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) and 12¢ black (36) pair tied by indistinct Augusta cds, red "N. York Brem. Pkt. 'Paid' Jan 21" exchange cds with red manuscript "24" cent credit rating, carried by NGL Line New York from New York Jan. 21st to Bremerhaven arriving Feb. 5th, blue "America / uber Bremen / Franco" three-line transit, red crayon "f 4" updated to "6", blue manuscript "3" sbr. rating, reverse with Frankfurt (2.7), Basel (2.8) and Geneva (2.9) backstamps; 3¢ small fault, Very Fine, Prepaid for the 27¢ per ½ ounce rate by Bremen-Hamburg mails. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1155

1859 (Mar. 20) Monroe Wis. to Niedersimmental, Switzerland, light buff cover bearing 1851, 12¢ black (17) horizontal pair, four margins, and 1857, 1¢ blue (24) and 10¢ green, type III (33), all tied by three strikes of "Monroe Wis. Mar 20" cds, red "New-York Am. Pkt. Mar 26" exchange cds with matching "12" credit rating handstamp, carried by Inman Line City of Washington from New York Mar. 26th to Liverpool arriving Apr. 7th, red Aachen Franco (4.10) framed transit and magenta "fr 2" sbr rating, Baden (4.12) transit backstamp and credit restated with red crayon "6" kr., Berne (4.13) transit backstamp; 1¢ lifted and hinged in place, some cover edge faults reinforced, Fine and scarce mixed issue franking. Estimate $750 - 1,000. Cover prepaid for the 35¢ Prussian Closed Mail rate to Switzerland effective October 1, 1852 to April 30, 1863. The 12¢ credit to Prussia for 7¢ inland plus 5¢ foreign. (Image1)

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1156

1859 (Jun. 10) Augusta Ga. to Geneva, Switzerland, light buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) and two 12¢ black (36) singles, tied by two strikes of "Augusta Ga. Jun 10" cds, red "N. York Hamb. Pkt. 'Paid' Jun 15" exchange cds with magenta "22" cent credit rating, carried by Hapag Line Hammonia from New York Jun. 15th to Hamburg arriving Jun. 29th, Hamburg (6.29) backstamp with "Franco" italics handstamp and red crayon "2" rating later updated to "6", reverse with Frankfurt (6.30), Chene (7.3) and Geneva (7.3) backstamps; small stamp flaws, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. The 27¢ per ½ ounce rate by Bremen-Hamburg mails was effective from July 1, 1857 to September 30, 1860, when it was reduced to 19¢. (Image1)

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1157

1860 (Jan. 16) St. Peters Mo. to Stein am Rhein, Switzerland, orange buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) cancelled by manuscript "X", matching manuscript "St. Peters Mo., Jan 16th 60" postmark and "due 17 cents." rating with "via France in French mail" endorsement at bottom, black "New York '9' Jan 21" debit exchange cds, carried by NGL Line New York from New York Jan. 21st to Southampton arriving Feb. 2nd, French (2.3) transit cds, red crayon ratings including "115", reverse with backstamps incl. Paris (2.4), Schaffhausen (2.5) and Stein am R. (2.6) arrival cds; 3¢ faulty at left, F.-V.F., Cover underpaid the 21¢ French mail rate and treaty as totally unpaid. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1158

1860 (Mar. 7) New Orleans La. to St. Gall, Switzerland, folded letter bearing 1¢ blue (24) and 10¢ green (35) pair, tied by two strikes of "New Orleans La. Mar 7" cds, red "New York 'Paid 18' Mar 14" exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line Africa from New York Mar. 14th to Liverpool arriving Mar. 26th, French (3.27) transit cds and large red "P.D." framed handstamp, reverse with Paris (3.27), Zurich (3.28) and St. Gallen (3.29) backstamps; 1¢ scissor trimmed perfs at bottom, fresh and Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. Cover was properly prepaid for the 21¢ French mail rate to Switzerland effective April 1, 1857 to December 31, 1869. (Image1)

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1159

1861 (Feb. 7) Stillwater Minn. to Tajetsch, Switzerland, light buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) pair and singe, and 12¢ black (36B), cancelled by matching circle of wedges, matching "Stillwater Min. Feb 7 1861" cds, red "N. York Brem Pkt 'Paid' Feb 23" exchange cds with magenta "16" cent credit rating, carried by NGL Line New York from New York Feb. 23rd to Southampton arriving Mar. 7th, blue "America / über Bremen / Franco" three-line transit, red crayon rating and blue manuscript "4" sbr., reverse with Frankfurt (3.11), Zurich (3.13) and Chur (3.13) backstamps; some wear affects stamps, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. Cover overpaid the 19¢ per ½ ounce rate by Bremen-Hamburg mails effective from October 1, 1860 to December 31, 1867 when the rate was discontinued. (Image1)

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1160

1861 (Apr. 6) Cincinnati Oh. to Switzerland, cover bearing 10¢ green (35) vertical strip of three, tied by two strikes of blue "Cincinnati O. Apr 6" duplex, red "N. York Br. Pkt. '7 Paid' Apr 10" exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line Africa from New York Apr. 10th to Queenstown arriving Apr. 21st, red "Aachen Franco 23 / 4" framed transit and framed "Franco / Preuss. Resp. Vereins. / Ausgangs. Grenze." three-line framed handstamp, blue manuscript "3" sbr. debit rating, Zurich (4.25) backstamp, 10¢ affected from edge placement with bottom flap refolded. Estimate $400 - 600. This cover was prepaid 30¢ only for postage to the Prussian border only. The red "Franco Preuss. Resp. Vereins. Ausgangs. Grenze." framed handstamp translates to "Paid Prussian Union Members Deliver to Border" was applied by the Aachen exchange office. (Image1)

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1161

1861 (Dec. 17) Walnut Creek Oh. to Konolfingen, Switzerland, light buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by manuscript "Walnut Creek O. Dec 17" postmark with "unpaid 27c" notation below, black "N. York Brem. Pkt. '3' Dec 21" exchange debit cds, carried by NGL Line Hansa from New York Dec. 21st to Bremerhaven arriving Jan. 5th, blue "Amerika uber Bremen, 22" circular handstamp, blue ms. "22" restatements, Frankfurt (1.7) and Basel (1.8) backstamps, red crayon "100" rappen due rating, Very Fine and interesting use. Estimate $400 - 600. Although notated as "unpaid 27c" rate, the Bremen mails rate had been lowered to 19¢ effective October 1, 1860 to December 31, 1867, and since this cover was under paid it was treated as totally unpaid. Also, since this use was in December 1861, the 3¢ dull red #26 was demonetized at this time. This was the maiden return voyage of NGL Line "Hansa" from New York to Bremerhaven. (Image1)

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1162

1862 (May 1) Louisville Ky. to Magden, Switzerland, yellow cover bearing 5¢ buff (67) and 30¢ orange (71), tied by two strikes of blue "Louisville Ky. May 1" duplex, endorsed "Per French Mail" at top, red "New York 'Paid 18' May 7" exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line Persia from New York May 7th to Queenstown arriving May 16th, red Calais (5.18) transit cds and red "P.D." framed handstamp, Sissach (5.19) and Rheinfelden (5.19) backstamps; some minor perf toning, vertical cover folds, F.-V.F., a scarce franking that would have prepaid the 35¢ Prussian Closed Mail rate and actually overpaid the 21¢ French Mail rate as endorsed. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1163

1863 (Jun. 5) St. Louis Mo. to Aarau, Switzerland, light yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), nat. s.e. at left, and 30¢ orange (71) tied by bold "St. Louis Mo. Jun 5" duplex, black "New York '6' Jun 9" debit exchange cds and red "Short Paid" framed handstamp, manuscript "2" for double weight, carried by Cunard Line Asia from Boston Jun. 10th to Queenstown arriving Jun. 20th, red French (6.22.63) transit cds and Aarau (6.23) arrival backstamp, red crayon "220" due rating; 3¢ upper right corner flaw, a Very Fine and interesting short paid use. Estimate $400 - 600. Cover was prepaid 33¢ for the Prussian Closed Mail rate but sent by French mail. It was rated at the 42¢ French mail double weight and therefore short paid and treated as totally unpaid. (Image1)

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1164

1865 (c.) New York, N.Y. to Andeer, Gaubunden Canton, Switzerland, large newspaper wrapper with New York red "Paid All" handstamp, endorsed "2 papers" and "Paid" at lower left, carried by Hapag Line steamer from New York to Southampton, blue Aachen "Franco Preuss: respVereinsl:Ausg:Gr." framed handstamp indicating prepaid only to border, forwarded "Andeer" straightline postmark and forwarded to Reischen, red crayon "Franco" at lower left, with 1999 van der Linden certificate. Estimate $750 - 1,000. ONE OF ONLY THREE RECORDED NEWSPAPER WRAPPERS BY PRUSSIAN MAIL TO SWITZERLAND. We offered another newspaper wrapper from the same correspondence to Switzerland dated Apr. 1st 1865 in our Richard Winter auction (Sale 50). (Image1)

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1165

1860 (Nov. 20) Boston Mass. to Port Elizabeth, Cape of Good Hope, blue Howland correspondence folded cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) and 10¢ green (35) strip of three, all tied by strikes of "Paid" circular grid cancel, black "Boston Br. Pkt. Nov 20" exchange backstamp and red crayon "28" cent credit rating, carried by Cunard Line Persia from New York Nov. 21st to Queenstown arriving Dec. 1st, red London Paid (12.3) transit cds and red manuscript "1" pence credit rating, reverse with red Capetown transit and Port Elizabeth (1.16) oval arrival handstamps; light vertical fold slightly affects middle 10¢, otherwise Very Fine and attractive use. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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1166

1861 (Apr. 17) Boston Mass. to Port Elizabeth, Cape of Good Hope, blue Howland correspondence folded cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) and 30¢ orange (38), nat. s.e. at left, tied by two strikes of "Paid" circular grid cancel, black "Boston Br. Pkt. Apr 17" exchange backstamp and red "28" cent credit handstamp, carried by Cunard Line America from Boston Apr. 17th to Queenstown arriving Apr. 29th, red London Paid (4.30) transit cds and red manuscript "1" pence credit rating, Capetown (6.10) transit backstamp, Port Elizabeth (6.14) oval arrival handstamp; cover refolded, 3¢ tear to bottom left, Very Fine. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. A CHOICE USE AT THE 33¢ BRITISH MAIL RATE VIA PLYMOUTH. The 33¢ British mail rate via Plymouth was effective from January 1, 1857 to April 30, 1863. (Image1)

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1167

1862 (Nov. 13) Newburyport Mas. to Capetown, Cape of Good Hope, orange buff cover to Capt. of Ship Good Return bearing 1¢ blue (63) and 10¢ green (68) pair, cancelled by circular grids and pair tied by "Newburyport Ms. Nov 13 1862" cds, black "Boston Am. Pkt. Nov 21" exchange backstamp, carried by Inman Line City of Baltimore from New York Nov. 22nd to Liverpool Dec. 3rd, London (12.5) transit with manuscript "5" pence debit rating, red Cape of Good Hope (1.10) arrival backstamp and "6" pence due rating, Jan. 22nd receipt docketing; partial flap. Estimate $500 - 750. This cover was prepaid 21¢ for British Open mail rate via American packet, a service that did not exist to Cape of Good Hope. This was apparently accepted by both the American and British exchange clerks. (Image1)

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1168

1857 (Oct. 20) United States to Porto Grande, Cape Verde Islands, cover bearing faulty franking of 1¢ blue (24) pair, 12¢ black (17) block of five and 3¢ dull red (26), all tied by blue indistinct cds to Lt. John Banard of U.S. Ship Cumberland, red "New-York Am. Pkt. Oct 24" exchange cds with magenta "44" cent credit rating, carried by Collins Line Atlantic from New York Oct. 27th to Liverpool arriving Nov. 7th, red London Paid (11.9) transit cds, Fine, A rare use at the 65¢ British mail rate via England. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1169

1863 (May 20) Fernando Po to Lawrenceville N.J., orange cover with "Fernando Po, MY 20 63" cds, Liverpool Br. Packet (7.11) transit backstamp and manuscript "28" cent debit rating, carried by Cunard Line Africa from Liverpool Jul. 11th to Boston arriving Jul. 22nd, "Boston Br. Pkt. Jul 22" exchange backstamp with bold "33" cent due rating handstamp and "40 / In U.S. Notes" two-line depreciated currency handstamp; reduced at left and cover edge faults, Fine. Estimate $400 - 600. AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE INBOUND DEPRECIATED CURRENCY USE FROM FERNANDO PO. The 33¢ British Mail rate to West Africa was effective from 1854 to December 31, 1867. The debit rating was for 16¢ British transatlantic packet plus 12¢ British transit. The cover was due 33¢ in coin or 40¢ in depreciated currency. (Image1)

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1170

1859 (Feb. 1) Philadelphia Pa. to Cape Palmas, Liberia, orange buff cover to Rev. Jacob Rambo with bold red "Philadelphia Pa. 'Paid' Feb 1" and matching circled "Paid" handstamp with magenta "33" cent prepaid rating, carried by Cunard Line Europa from New York Feb. 2nd to Liverpool arriving Feb. 14th, red London Paid (2.15) and Liverpool (2.16) transits; no flap, opened on three sides and line indent in address, F.-V.F. and rare. Estimate $400 - 600. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF MAIL TO LIBERIA DURING THIS TIME PERIOD. (Image1)

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1171

1861 (Apr. 1) Brunswick Me. to St. Paul de Loando, West Coast of Africa, cover addressed to the Third Assistant Engineer James Atkins on the U.S.S. Mohican, bearing 3¢ dull red (26) and 10¢ green (35) pair and single, all tied by circular grid cancels, matching "Brunswick Me Apr 1 1861" cds and "Paid" straightline handstamp, red "Boston Br. Pkt. 'Paid' Apr 3" exchange backstamp and matching "28" cent credit handstamp, carried by Cunard Line Canada from Boston Apr. 3rd to Queenstown arriving Apr. 15th, Liverpool (4.16) transit backstamp, docketed as received Jun. 9th on reverse; right 10¢ trivial perf tear at top, fresh and Extremely Fine. Estimate $5,000 - 7,500. A RARE AND CHOICE USE OF THE 1857 ISSUE ON A COVER TO THE UNITED STATES NAVY SLOOP-OF-WAR MOHICAN, WHICH WAS PATROLLING THE WATERS OFF THE WEST COAST OF AFRICA IN SEARCH OF SLAVE-TRADING VESSELS. St. Paul de Loando was the capital of the Portuguese colony of Angola and a known area of activity for slave traders. The letter is addressed to Third Assistant Engineer James Atkins on the U.S.S. Mohican, which was patrolling the waters off the African coastline. Later this same year the Mohican captured the slave-carrying ship Erie, whose captain, Nathaniel Gordon, was hanged in 1862, the first man condemned under an 1820 Federal law declaring slave-trading a form of piracy. In August 1861 she departed the African coast to take part in the Battle of Port Royal and blockade duty in the Civil War. (Image1)

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1172

1860, 1861 Pigeon Cove - Egypt correspondence pair, two covers by French mail to and from Mr. and Mrs. George W. Dennison, 1860 cover with "Cairo, 25 Nov 60" cds, London (12.6) transit backstamp with manuscript "24" cent debit to U.S., carried by Hapag Line Borussia, "Boston Am. Pkt. Dec 20" exchange cds and blue crayon "45" cent due rating, 1861 yellow cover with "Pigeon Cove Mass. Mar 15" cds and manuscript "60" due rating, black "Boston '6' Mar 16" debit exchange cds, carried by Allan Line North Briton, French transit, Alexandria (4.7) arrival backstamp with manuscript "32" decimes due rating (60¢), small edge flaws, F.-V.F., A scarce correspondence pair. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1173

1855 (May 30) Harvard Mass. to Jaffa, Syria (Turkish Empire), orange buff cover with manuscript "Harvard Ms., My 21" postmark and matching "Paid 45" cent rating, red "Returned for Postage" two-line handstamp and magenta "Due 26" rating totalled to "71" prepaid rating, partial red "New York, Am. Packet, May 30" exchange backstamp and magenta "50" cent credit rating, carried by Collins Line Baltic from New York May 30th to Liverpool arriving Jun. 10th, red London Paid (6.11) and matching oval "PD" handstamp, Alexandria (6.28) transit backstamp; no flap, edgewear, F.-V.F. Estimate $400 - 600. THE ONLY RECORDED COVER SENT AT THE 71¢ BRITISH MAIL RATE VIA MARSEILLES TO THE TURKISH EMPIRE. This cover was originally prepaid 45¢, it was returned for postage and sent at the 71¢ British Mail rate via Marseilles to the Turkish Empire. (Image1)

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1174

1860 (c., Mar.) Boston Mass. to Beyrout, Syria (Turkish Empire), orange buff cover with Boston red "Paid" framed handstamp and pencil "60" cent prepaid rating, red crayon "42" credit rating, carried by Inman Line Edinburgh from New York Mar. 10th to Liverpool Mar. 22nd, French (3.23.60) transit cds and black "P.D." framed handstamp, manuscript rating, Paris (3.24) transit backstamp, manuscript received April 10th 1860 docketing on backflap; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1175

1862 (Feb. 25) Boston Mass. to Beyrout, Syria (Turkish Empire), yellow cover with sharp red "Boston Am. Pkt. 'Paid' Feb 25" exchange cds and matching "Paid" framed handstamp with pencil "40" prepaid rating at top right, red crayon "17" cent credit rating, carried by Allan Line Jura from Portland Feb. 27th to Liverpool arriving Mar. 7th, red Aachen Franco (3.10) framed transit and "f 4" rating, Trieste (3.13) transit backstamp and blue crayon "20" rating, "Beyrut. / 8. Apr." two-line arrival postmark; reduced at right, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1176

1851 (Aug. 4) Boston Mass. to Akyab, Burma, blue datelined folded letter addressed to the care of Messrs. Heath, Palmer & Beatsore at London, with Boston red "Paid" straightline and pencil "24" cent prepaid rating, matching red "19" cent credit rating, carried by Cunard Line America from Boston Aug. 6th to Liverpool Aug. 17th, red London Paid (8.17) arrival cds, forwarded privately to Burma, Very Fine and scarce use to Burma. Estimate $400 - 600. The sender prepaid only the transatlantic packet postage of 24¢ with Boston giving Great Britain a 19¢ credit for British packet service. It was forwarded by Messrs. Heath, Palmer & Beatsore in London privately to Burma. (Image1)

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1177

1852 (Jun. 1) Boston Mass. to Akyab, Burma, blue folded letter with Boston red "Paid" straightline and pencil "45" cent prepaid rating, matching red "40" cent credit rating, carried by Cunard Line Africa from New York Jun. 2nd to Liverpool arriving Jun. 12th, red indistinct London Paid transit, Calcutta (7.3) transit backstamp with bearing "8" rating, Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. THE ONLY RECORDED USE SENT DIRECTLY TO BURMA AT THE BRITISH MAILS RATE VIA SOUTHAMPTON. (Image1)

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1178

1853 (Jul. 6) Boston Mass. to Shanghai, China, tissue paper cover with original thick contents, "Boston Br. Pkt. Jul 6" exchange cds with red "Paid" straightline and pencil "140" prepaid rating, red crayon "1.30" credit rating, carried by Cunard Line Niagara from Boston Jul. 6th to Liverpool arriving Jul. 17th, red London Paid (7.18) transit cds, Hong Kong (9.8) transit backstamp, docketed as received Sep. 18th; cover edge wear from think contents, Very Fine, A rare double-weight use at the $1.40 British Mail rate via Marseilles for up to ¾ oz. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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1179

1854 (Apr. 18) Boston Mass. to Canton, China, blue folded letter from the Heard correspondence, black "Boston Br. Pkt. Apr 18" exchange backstamp, red "Paid" straightline and pencil "65" cent prepaid rating, red "30" cent credit rating handstamp, carried by Cunard Line Europa from New York Apr. 19th to Liverpool arriving May 1st, red London Paid (5.1) transit cds, partial Hong Kong transit backstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. This cover was prepaid 65¢ for the British mail rate via Marseilles not exceeding 7½ grams. (Image1)

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1180

1854, 1862 Hong Kong, China to New York N.Y., two sent by British Mails via Marseilles, 1854 cover front carried by Cunard Line Asia with "New-York Br. Pkt. Jul 13" exchange cds with London "130" debit updated to "140" due rating ($1.40) for a letter weighing ¾ to 1 oz., and 1862 blue folded cover with Hong Kong Paid (5.26) cds and prepaid rating, red London (7.14) transit cds with "16/Cents" credit handstamp, carried by Inman Line Etna, "New York Am. Pkt. 5' Jul 28" exchange due cds for the 51¢ rate up to 7½ grams, Very Fine pair. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1181

1856 (Nov. 18) Providence R.I. to Hong Kong, China, folded cover to William Comstock bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) with red crayon precancel, 5¢ red brown (12) and 10¢ green, type II (14) strip of three, bright colors with large margins to in except 5¢ four margins, all tied by red circular grid cancels, matching "Providence R.I. Nov 18" cds and "Paid" straightline, black "Boston Br. Pkt. 19 Nov" exchange backstamp with red crayon "15" cent credit rating, carried by Cunard Line Canada from Boston Nov. 19th to Liverpool arriving Dec. 1st, red Aachen Franco (12.2) framed transit with blue manuscript "f 3½" silbergroschen rating, blue Alexandria (12.17) transit backstamp with bold black "1/-" debit handstamp, Hong Kong (2.1) arrival backstamp; stamps creased by file folds, fresh and Very Fine appearance. Estimate $15,000 - 20,000. AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE THREE-COLOR IMPERFORATE 1851-56 ISSUE FRANKING TO HONG KONG, CHINA PREPAID AT THE 38¢ PRUSSIAN CLOSED MAIL RATE. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE 5¢ 1856 ACTUALLY SENT AT THIS RARE RATE AND ROUTING. This exceptional franking pays the 38¢ Prussian Closed Mail rate via Trieste effective October 1, 1852 to April 30, 1863. The 15¢ credit to Prussia comprised 2¢ British transit, 2¢ Belgian transit, 5¢ GAPU transit and 8¢ foreign postage. The addressee worked as an agent for and later as a partner of the famous firm Augustine, Heard & Co. and it appears from the docketing that the he received the letter in Foochow on February 2, 1857, one day after its delivery in Hong Kong. Another cover from the same correspondence dated Oct. 24th 1856 was prepaid with 1¢, 3¢, 10¢, 12¢ pair (7, 11A, 14, 17) franking for the 38¢ PCM rate but was actually sent via British Mails (ex-Sevenoaks, Rogers, Hackmey, Gross) and ended up being delivered on the same exact day as the cover offered here even though it was mailed three weeks prior. The Mayer auction of the 5¢ 1856 also had a cover franked for the 38¢ rate, but again was sent at the 33¢ British mail rate. (Image1)

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1182

1856 (Nov. 25) Boston Mass. to Canton, China, blue folded letter from the Heard correspondence with red "Boston Paid, Br. Pkt. Nov 25" exchange balloon cds with pencil "53" cent prepaid rating, matching red "48" cent credit rating, endorsed "pr. Overland Mail via Marseilles", carried by Cunard Europa from New York Nov. 26th to Liverpool arriving Dec. 8th, orange London Paid (12.9) transit cds, indistinct Hong Kong transit backstamp; slightly erosion upper left, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. Letter is prepaid at the 53¢ British Mail rate via Marseilles effective October 10, 1854 to December 31, 1856. Credit of 48¢ to Great Britain was given with the United States retaining 5¢ only. (Image1)

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1183

1857 (Mar. 17) Springfield Mass. to Shanghai, China, Blodget correspondence cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) and three 10¢ green (14) singles, margins to slightly in, tied together by circular grid cancels, red "Springfield Mass. Mar 17" cds and matching "Paid" straightline with red manuscript "33" rating restatement, red "New-York Br. Pkt. Mar 18" exchange backstamp and magenta "28" cent credit rating, carried by Cunard Line Persia from New York Mar. 18th to Liverpool arriving Mar. 29th, red London Paid (3.30.57) transit cds, Hong Kong (5.22) double-arc arrival backstamp; small stamp flaws including two 10¢ with small scissor cut, a Very Fine use. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. A SCARCE 1851 ISSUE USE AT THE 33¢ BRITISH MAIL RATE VIA SOUTHAMPTON FROM THE BLODGET CORRESPONDENCE. (Image1)

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1184

1859 (Aug. 21) New-York N.Y. to Hong Kong, China, cover with preprinted address to Lieut. R.L. Law on the USS Hartford, bearing 3¢ dull red (26) and three 10¢ green (32) singles, all tied by strikes of "Terre Haute Ind Aug 25" cds, red "New-York Br. Pkt. Aug 31" exchange cds, magenta "12" credit rating crossed out and updated to "28" cents, carried by Cunard Line Asia from New York Aug. 31st to Queenstown arriving Sep. 11th, London rd manuscript "1" pence colonial credit rating, indistinct Hong Kong arrival backstamp; right 10¢ affected slightly by edge placement, Very Fine. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. A CHOICE 1857 ISSUE USE AT THE 33¢ BRITISH MAIL RATE VIA SOUTHAMPTON. This cover was prepaid for the 33¢ per ½ oz. British mail rate via Southampton effective October 1, 1854 to August 30, 1861. The proper credit of 28¢ to Great Britain was given. (Image1)

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1185

1859 (Dec. 6) Boston Mass. to Hong Kong, China, datelined folded letter from the Heard correspondence with Boston red "Paid" framed handstamp and pencil "90" cent prepaid rating, magenta "80" cent credit rating, red "New-York Br. Pkt. Dec 7" exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line Africa from New York Dec. 7th to Liverpool arriving Dec. 19th, red London Paid (12.20) transit cds and manuscript "4" pence Colonial credit rating, Hong Kong (2.11) arrival backstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. Letter was prepaid 90¢ for a letter weighing between ¾ and 1 oz. by British Mail via Marseilles effective January 1, 1857 to August 30, 1861. The U.S. retained 10¢ (two times 5¢ U.S. postage) with 80¢ credit to Great Britain. (Image1)

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1186

1860 (May 11) Boston Mass. to Hong Kong, China, folded letter from Heard correspondence with red "Paid" framed handstamp and pencil "39" cent prepaid rating, black "Boston Am. Pkt. May 11" exchange cds with red crayon "18" cent credit rating, carried by Allan Line North Briton from Quebec May 12th to Liverpool arriving May 25th, red London Paid (5.25) transit cds and red manuscript "1" pence Colonial credit rating, Hong Kong (7.6) arrival backstamp, some fold wear. Estimate $200 - 300. Letter was prepaid for 39¢ British Mail rate via Marseilles effective January 1, 1857 to August 30, 1861. The U.S. retained 5¢ postage plus 16¢ American packet with 18¢ credit to Great Britain (6¢ French transit, 12¢ British transit). (Image1)

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1187

1860 (Nov. 7) Terre Haute Ind. to Hong Kong, China, cover with preprinted address to Lieut. R.L. Law on the USS Hartford, bearing 1¢ blue (24) pair and 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Paid" cancels and "Terre Haute Ind Nov 7" cds, bold red "New-York Br. Pkt. Nov 13" exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line Europa from Boston Nov. 14th to Queenstown arriving Nov. 25th, red London (11.27) transit backstamp and manuscript "1/1" 1s1d due rating, Hong Kong (1.23) arrival backstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. A CHOICE USE AT THE 5¢ BRITISH OPEN MAIL RATE TO HONG KONG. The USS "Hartford" was commissioned in 1858 and served as the flagship of the East India Squadron until being recalled for the Civil War where she served as Farragut's flagship in the West Gulf Blockading Squadron and was instrumental in retaking New Orleans. (Image1)

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1188

1861 (May 21) Boston Mass. to Hong Kong, China, blue folded letter from the Heard correspondence bearing 3¢ dull red (26), 12¢ black (36B) and 24¢ gray lilac (37), all tied by two strikes "Paid" circular grid cancels, partial "Boston Br. Pkt. May 21" exchange backstamp with red crayon "34" cent credit rating, carried by Cunard Line Africa from New York May 22nd to Queenstown arriving Jun. 2nd, bold red "1" pence colonial credit rating, Hong Kong (7.22) arrival backstamp; slight address erosion, Very Fine. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. A SCARCE THREE-COLOR 1857 ISSUE FRANKING PREPAYING THE 39¢ BRITISH MAIL RATE VIA MARSEILLES. (Image1)

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1189

1862 (Feb. 1) New York N.Y. to Hong Kong, China, cover to Cornelius B. Gold on the Bark Oriental, care of the U.S. Consul, bearing 5¢ buff (67), 10¢ green (68) and 30¢ orange (71), all tied by NYFM circular open grid cancels, partial red New York 'Paid' (2.1) backstamp and magenta "24" cent credit rating, endorsed "Via Southampton", carried by Inman Line City of New York from New York to Liverpool arriving Feb. 15th, red London Paid (2.15) transit cds and matching red "1d" colonial credit handstamp, Hong Kong (4.11) arrival backstamp; cover tear and edge nick at top left, couple trivial short perfs, Very Fine. Estimate $5,000 - 7,500. A REMARKABLE THREE-COLOR FRANKING OF 1861 ISSUES IN EARLY SHADES USED TO PAY THE 45¢ BRITISH MAIL RATE VIA SOUTHAMPTON TO HONG KONG, CHINA. Cornelius B. Gold sailed for Hong Kong aboard the ship "Oriental" with a cargo of coal in December 1861. In Hong Kong, he found passage on the "Jabez Snow" to Liverpool with a load of hemp and sugar. From Liverpool he made his way to Cork and then sailed home on the "City of Manchester" arriving in March 1863. In August of 1863 he was enrolled in Company B of the 6th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry. Gold joined his regiment in Hilton Head, S.C. in October of 1863 and was soon assigned to be secretary in court martial proceedings. In the spring of 1864, the Connecticut 6th Infantry moved to Bermuda Hundred, Va. and then participated in the Petersburg Campaign. During this time he spent some time in Balfour Hospital in Portsmouth, Va. and was considered for a medical discharge due to his frailty, but was ultimately returned to his company. In November, 1864 Gold received a transfer to the U.S. Navy where he served as a paymaster. He signed letters through the spring and summer of 1865 from the USS Vincennes, Stockdale, Circassian, and Anderson in Mobile Bay, and from Mobile, Ala. and Pensacola, Fla. By the beginning of 1866 he was back home in Connecticut.The 45¢ British mail rate via Southampton to China was effective September 1, 1861 to December 31, 1867. The 24¢ credit to Great Britain was for 24¢ British transit, with New York retaining 21¢ for 5¢ U.S. postage plus 16¢ transatlantic packet. (Image1)

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1190

1862 (Feb. 12) New York N.Y. to Hong Kong, China, cover to Cornelius B. Gold, Bark Oriental in care of U.S. Consul, bearing 3¢ rose (65) and 24¢ red lilac (70) pair, each cancelled by red NYFM circular open grid cancel, red "New-York 'Paid' Feb 12" backstamp and magenta "46" credit rating, endorsed "Via Marseilles", red London Paid (2.24) transit cds and matching "1d" colonial credit handstamp, Hong Kong (4.11) arrival backstamp; 3¢ minute tear, right 24¢ defective, F.-V.F.; with 1990 P.F. certificate. Estimate $500 - 750. The 51¢ British mail rate via Marseilles was effective December 1, 1861 to May 30, 1863. The 46¢ credit to Great Britain was for 16¢ transatlantic packet, 6¢ French transit and 24¢ British transit, with New York retaining 5¢ for U.S. postage. (Image1)

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1191

1863 (Jan. 24) Boston Mass. to Shanghai, China, blue folded letter from Heard correspondence bearing 3¢ rose (65), 24¢ lilac (78) and 30¢ orange (71), all tied by two strikes of "Paid" circular grid cancel, red "Boston Am. Pkt. 'Paid' Jan 24" exchange backstamp, red crayon "36" credit rating, endorsed "pr steamer via Marseilles", carried by Inman Line City of Baltimore from New York Jan. 24th to Liverpool arriving Feb. 4th, red London Paid (9.4) and matching red "1d" colonial credit handstamp; minor edge splitting, Very Fine. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Cover prepaid for the 57¢ British mail rate via Marseilles for over 7.5 grams but less than ½ oz. effective December 1, 1861 to May 30, 1863. Boston credited 36¢ to G.B. (12¢ French transit, 24¢ British transit) with the United States retaining 5¢ U.S. postage plus 16¢ transatlantic packet fee. (Image1)

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1192

1863 (Feb. 21) Boston Mass. to Shanghai, China, folded letter from the Heard correspondence bearing 3¢ rose (65) and two 24¢ grayish lilac (78a) singles, one nat. s.e. at right, tied by two strikes of "Paid" circular grid cancels, red "Boston Am. Pkt. 'Paid' Feb 21" exchange backstamp with red crayon "30" cent credit rating, carried by Allan Line North America from Portland Feb. 22nd to Liverpool arriving Mar. 7th, red London (3.7) transit cds and red "1d" pence colonial credit handstamp, Hong Kong (4.24) transit backstamp; couple insignificant stamp flaws, Very Fine. Estimate $750 - 1,000. Cover prepaid for the 51¢ British mail rate via Marseilles for up to 7.5 grams effective December 1, 1861 to May 30, 1863. Boston credited 30¢ to G.B. (6¢ French transit, 24¢ British transit) with the United States retaining 5¢ U.S. postage plus 16¢ transatlantic packet fee. (Image1)

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1193

1863 (Jun. 2) Boston Mass. to Shanghai, China, blue folded letter bearing 5¢ red brown (75) and four 10¢ green (68) singles, all tied by three strikes of "Paid" circular grid cancels, red "Boston Br. Pkt. '40' Jun 2" credit exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line China from New York Jun. 3rd to Queenstown arriving Jun. 12th, red London Paid (6.13) transit cds and red crayon "1" pence Colonial credit, Hong Kong (8.5) arrival backstamp; stamp flaws, some horizontal file fold wear, F.-V.F.; with 1983 P.F. certificate. Estimate $500 - 750. This cover was prepaid for the 45¢ per ½ oz. British mail rate via Southampton effective September 1, 1861 to December 31, 1867. The proper credit of 40¢ to Great Britain was given with the United States retaining 5¢ only. (Image1)

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1194

1863 (Jun. 23) New York N.Y. to Shanghai, China, blue folded letter from Heard correspondence bearing 24¢ lilac (78), nat. s.e. at right, and 30¢ orange (71) tied together by NYFM circle of Vs cancel, magenta "48" cent credit rating, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Africa from Boston Jun. 24th to Liverpool arriving Jul. 4th, red London Paid (7.5) transit cds and matching "1d" colonial credit handstamp, Hong Kong (8.17) transit backstamp; some minor gum soak, F.-V.F. Estimate $500 - 750. Letter is prepaid 54¢ with a 1¢ convenience overpayment for the 53¢ British mail rate via Marseilles effective June 1, 1863 to December 31, 1867. (Image1)

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1195

1855 (Oct. 9) Beverly Ms. to Bombay, India, buff cover to Capt. John F. Roundy on Ship Lancaster, with "Beverly Ms. Oct 9" cds and matching "Paid" handstamp with red manuscript "45" cent rating, partial "Boston Br. Pkt. 10 Oct" exchange backstamp with red "40" cent credit handstamp, endorsed "Via Southampton", carried by Cunard Line America from Boston Oct. 11th to Liverpool arriving Oct. 23rd, red London Paid (10.22) transit cds, Bombay (12.10) arrival backstamp, small bit of flap missing, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1196

1859 (Dec. 17) Calcutta, India to New York N.Y., gray folded letter bearing ½a blue (11) strip of four tied by "B/1" cancels and "Stamped" straightlines, black "Forwarded by Atkinson Tilton & Co., Calcutta" oval handstamp, red Calcutta (12.17) and Bombay (12.25) backstamps, red "India Paid" framed handstamp with "1/6" 1s6d credit rating, magenta "17" rating, red London Paid (1.21) transit cds, black "N. York Am. Pkt. '5' Feb 10" exchange debit cds; cover mend top right, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. Cover was sent at the 45¢ British Mail rate via Marseilles for ¼ to ½ oz. effective April 1, 1859 to May 30, 1863. The rate breakdown is: 5¢ U.S. postage, 16¢ transatlantic, 12¢ French transit, 10¢ British transit and 2¢ Indian postage. (Image1)

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1197

1861 (Jan. 21) Boston Mass. to Calcutta, India, blue folded letter bearing two 3¢ dull red (26) singles and three 5¢ brown, type II (30A) singles, all tied by three strikes of Boston Paid circular grid cancel, endorsed "via Portland", carried by Allan Line Canadian II from Portland Jan. 27th to Liverpool arriving Feb. 7th, manuscript "8" pence due rating, reverse with "Calcutta Steam Letter, 1861 Mar 16" framed handstamp with manuscript "6a" rating, docketed as received March 16th 1861, some edge splitting mended, F.-V.F., Prepaid 21¢ for the British open mail rate via American packet., ex-Rohloff. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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1198

1861 (Apr. 28) Madras, India to Richmond Me., folded letter bearing India 2a buff (15), 8a rose on bluish (10) and 8p lilac (19) pair, all with manuscript "AHS" control and tied by lozenge cancels, red Madras (4.28) origin backstamp and matching "India Paid" crescent handstamp on front with red manuscript "1/4" 1s4d credit, endorsed "via Marseilles", red London Paid (9.27) transit cds, carried on Cunard Line Asia from Liverpool Sep.28th to New York arriving Oct. 11th, bold "N. York Br. Pk. '5' Oct 11" debit exchange cds, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. Cover was sent at the 39¢ British Mail rate via Marseilles for up to ¼ oz. effective April 1, 1859 to May 30, 1863. The rate breakdown is: 5¢ U.S. postage, 16¢ transatlantic, 6¢ French transit, 10¢ British transit and 2¢ Indian postage. (Image1)

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1199

1861 (Apr. 29) Philadelphia Pa. to Madras, India, cover bearing 30¢ orange (38), nat. s.e. at left, tied by large circular open grid cancel, matching "Philadelphia Pa, Apr 29" octagonal datestamp, magenta "27" cent credit rating, carried by Cunard Line Niagara from Boston May 1st to Queenstown arriving May 12th, red Calais (5.14) transit cds and matching "P.D." framed handstamp, Marseilles (5.15) transit backstamp with matching small "PD" framed handstamp, reverse with Bombay (6.9) transit and Trichinopoly arrival cds; Jun. 14th 1861 receipt docketing at left; open at left and top, tiny edge tear, F.-V.F. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. A RARE 30¢ 1857 ISSUE FRANKING PREPAYING THE FRENCH MAIL RATE TO INDIA. The 30¢ French mail rate to India was effective April 1, 1857 to December 31, 1869. The 27¢ credit was for 6¢ transatlantic packet, 3¢ British transit and 18¢ French transit with New York retaining 3¢ U.S. postage. (Image1)

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1200

1863 (May 18) South Reading Mass. to Barcilly, India, 3¢ pink (U34) entire bearing 1¢ blue (63), 10¢ green (68) and 24¢ lilac (78), all cancelled by circular open grid cancels, matching "South Reading Mass May 18" origin cds, red "Boston Br. Pkt. 'Paid' May 19" exchange cds with matching "28" cent credit rating, carried by Cunard Line Australasian from New York May 20th to Queenstown arriving May 29th, red London Paid (5.30) transit cds and red crayon "1" pence credit rating, reverse with Bombay (7.8) and Agra (7.15) transits, and Barcilly arrival backstamp; cover and stamp faults, Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. The 33¢ British mail rate via Southampton was overpaid 5¢, effective April 1, 1859 to December 1, 1867. The 28¢ credit to Great Britain for 16¢ transatlantic packet plus 12¢ British transit, with the U.S. retaining 5¢ U.S. postage (plus the 5¢ overpayment). (Image1)

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