1853 (Nov. 29) New Orleans, La. to Lesa, Kingdom of Sardinia, printed circular with red "New Orleans Nov 29" cds and matching "Paid 4" rating h.s., New York large red "2" credit h.s. to G.B., carried by Ocean Line Hermann from New York Dec. 4 to Southampton arriving Dec. 19, Calais (12.20) entry cds, Lesa (12.30) arrival backstamp, Very Fine, an exceedingly scarce example carried by American contract steamship. Estimate  $1,000 - 1,500. Under U.S.-British Treaty of 1848, newspapers could be sent to Kingdom of Sardinia via England at 4¢ each. Unsealed printed circulars were treated under the newspaper rate. Until April 1853, letters prepaid 4¢ show a 2¢ credit to G.B. $0 (Image)