1853 New York, N.Y. To Cognac, France. Folded letter with red "New York, Br. Pkt., Feb 9" exchange cds and pencil "21" rate (5 cents U.S. inland + 16 cents sea), 13 decimes (not shown) collected in France; few minor age spots, Very Fine, a scarce second retaliatory rate period usage (January 24 to February 10, 1853). Estimate  $200 - 300. Sent via Cunard Line - per the steamer Africa, departing New York on February 9th and arriving in Liverpool on February 23rd. $0 (Image)