1861 New Orleans, La. To Paris, France. Double rate mourning cover franked with 1860, 30¢ orange tied by "New Orleans, La., May 22" Confederate State Usage cds, additionally tied by red "New York, 24, May 28" exchange cds, red French entry cds and receiving backstamp, Very Fine, a Wonderful and Rare Usage of the 1860, 30¢ Franklin Issue Used in the Confederate States, Louisiana was admitted to the Confederacy on February 4, 1861 and the Federal mails where discontinued in Confederate States on June 1, 1861, ex Birkinbine. Scott No. 38  Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. Sent via Cunard Line - per steamer Europa, departing Boston on May 29th and arriving in Queenstown on June 8th. $0 (Image)