Worldwide United States 1852 (Dec. 18) Rosenfeld Württemberg to Philadelph
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Lot No:323
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1852 (Dec. 18) Rosenfeld, Württemberg to Philadelphia, Pa., folded cover with blue "Rosenfeld, 18 Dec. 1852" origin cds and sent unpaid, Bremen (12.25) backstamp and partial strike of large "14" grote debit h.s. to U.S., carried by Ocean Line Hermann from Bremerhaven Dec. 31 to New York arriving Jan. 30, "New York '54' Jan 31" exchange due cds, red ribbon "Not Called For" and returned to Germany, some light soiling, Fine, one of only two examples of the Bremen large "14" debit marking. Estimate $150 - 200. Bremen debit was 2x7¢ = 14¢ for double transit rate from Württemberg to Bremen. New York marked 2x27¢ = 54¢ postage due. Letter returned to Germany, where 1f22kr. (82 kr.) postage was due. $0 (Image)