1856 (Oct. 21) New York, N.Y. to Lyon, France, blue datelined folded letter from Payen correspondence with red "New-York Br. Pkt. Oct 21" exchange cds and pencil "20" for four-times the 5¢ rate, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Niagara from Boston Oct. 21 to Liverpool arriving Nov. 1, Calais (11.3) entry cds with manuscript "38" grams and "7f 80" rating for six-times the 13 decimes rate, Very Fine and scarce high rate cover. Estimate  $200 - 300. The French system progressed from two-times, four-times and six-times rates. The 38 grams was slightly more than the five-times weight and the resulting rating was six-times. $0 (Image)