1861 (May 1) Livorno, Sardinia to McIndoes Falls, Vt. Cover endorsed "from U.S. Ship Susquehanna" at left with blue "U.S. Consulate, Leghorn" forwarding handstamp, manuscript "2" for double weight (½ to 1 oz.) entered France at Culoz with "Sardaigne, Culoz, 8 Mai, 61" cds applied in Paris, red "Br. Service" framed handstamp and manuscript "36" cents debit to the U.S., carried on Allan Line Canadian II from Liverpool May 10th to Quebec arriving May 20th, "Portland Me '42' 22 May" debit exchange cds, for the 36 cents debit from France plus double U.S. inland, Very Fine and scarce origin from beyond France under the 1857 Treaty handled by the Portland exchange office, ex-Arthur White.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

1862 (Aug. 16) Rome, Roman States to Milwaukee Wisc. Folded cover withe blue "Roma, 15 Ago 62" origin cds, red Marseilles (8.20) transit cds and "36" decimes due rating, manuscript "4" indicating four-times rate, carried by Allan Line North American from Liverpool Aug. 21st to Quebec arriving Sep. 3rd, blue "Chicago Am. Pkt. Sep 6" exchange cds with matching "Br Service" chamfered handstamp and manuscript "$1.08" due rating; some light tone spots, F.-V.F. and scarce use through the Chicago Exchange office.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300