1841-1857 U.S.-France Mails - Pre-1857 Treaty by British Contract Steamer, collection of 72 covers to or from France, many different rates and routes present, includes 1841 Boston to Paris with framed "Packet Letter" h.s., 1842 Natchez Miss. to Lyon, 1852 Boston to Rheims with "British/Packet" h.s. in black, 1851 N.Y. to Bavaria, 1851 Baden to New York with uncommon "P" framed h.s., F.-V.F., a remarkable collection balance that should be carefully viewed to fully appreciate. Estimate  $2,000 - 3,000.Complete images: View gallery or Download PDF (9.1MB) $0 (Image)