(French Retaliatory Rates) 1853 (Feb. 8) Philadelphia, Pa. to Cognac, France, folded letter with blue "Philadelphia Pa. Feb 8" cds with red "Paid" h.s. and red manuscript "21" prepaid rating for British open mail rate by British packet, red "New-York Br. Pkt. Feb 9" exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line Africa from New York Feb. 9 to Liverpool arriving Feb. 23, Calais (2.24) entry cds with 13 decimes due h.s.; light edge toning, F.-V.F., a scarce second retaliatory rate period usage (January 24 to February 10, 1853). Estimate  $200 - 300. $0 (Image)