1858 (Jul. 1) Iena, Thuringia, Germany to Philadelphia Pa. Gray folded letter written by Alain Gibbs of Gibbons Philatelist, bearing "Iena. / 1 Jul. 1858" two-line postmark, manuscript "16" rating adjacent, ms. "fro" and red manuscript "3 / 10¾" rating at bottom left, crossed out in blue ms. and matching "f 10 ¾" restatement on flap, bold strike of Aachen "P." circle handstamp indicating paid direct, red "London Paid" (7.5) transit cds and manuscript "1" shilling credit rating to U.S., carried by Vanderbilt Line North Star from Southampton Jul. 7th to New York arriving Jul. 20th, "Philadelphia, Am. Pkt. Jul 20" exchange cds and "5" cent due handstamp; small edge flaws, otherwise Very Fine and scarce use.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

Aachen marked the letter with 10¾ groschen credit to G.B, for sea postage of 8d (7¼ sgr.) and British-Belgian transit of 4d (3½ sgr.). Philadelphia marked the letter 5¢ due for British Open Mail rate by America packet. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300