1855 (May 8) Paris, France to New York, N.Y., blue folded cover bearing France 40c orange, pair and single, tied by dotted grid cancels, partial red Havre backstamp, carried by Havre Line Union from Havre May 9 to New York arriving May 26, black "N. York Am. Pkt. '20' May 27" exchange cds with 20¢ integral due; pair slight gum soiling at top, F.-V.F. Estimate  $150 - 200. This cover was prepaid at double the French 60 centimes ship letter rate. The 20¢ due represents the single direct American packet rate. $0 (Image)