1857 (May 12) New Orleans La. to Havana, Cuba, cover bearing 1¢ blue, type IV (9 var.) position. 58R1L with plate crack, 3¢ dull red, type I (25) pair and single, all tied by two strikes of "New Orleans La. May 12" cds, Havana 1857 arrival backstamp with matching blue "NA" and "1" rating handstamps; 1¢ with small tear from edge tear, 1¢ with some manuscript in Franklin's hair, F.-V.F., Prepaid at the 10¢ direct American packet rate., ex-Haas; Chase notes on reverse. Estimate  $300 - 400. THIS IS AN EXCEPTIONALLY EARLY USE OF THE 1857 PERFORATED ISSUE USED ABROAD. $0 (Image)