1857 (Nov. 21) New York, N.Y. to Cognac, France, folded letter with "New York '18' Nov 21" exchange debit cds, carried by Collins Line Adriatic from New York Nov. 23 to Liverpool arriving Dec. 4, red French (12.5) entry cds with "16" decimes due h.s., aging along fold, Fine, This was carried on the maiden and only voyage of the "Adriatic" for the Collins Line, which terminated operation in February 1858. Estimate  $300 - 400. "Adriatic" sailed from New York two days late which is why New York circular datestamp did not show departure date. U.S. debited France 2x9¢=18¢. Postage due of 2x8=16 decimes marked on ambulant from Calais to Paris. $0 (Image)