1859 (Apr. 19) Bordeaux, France to Vera Cruz, Mexico, folded letter with Bordeaux (4.19) cds and prepaid manuscript "24" decimes rating on back weighed "10" grams, Paris re-weighed "12" grams, red manuscript "20" cent credit to U.S. and "P.P." framed h.s. with "Br. Service" framed h.s., carried by Cunard Line Niagara from Liverpool Apr. 23 to Boston arriving May 6, "Boston Paid B. Pkt. May 6" exchange cds with red crayon "44" cent rating, Very Fine, Uncommon French treaty letter via U.S. to Mexico. Estimate  $200 - 300. When posted at Bordeaux, letter marked on reverse for 10 grams weight and 24 decimes postage paid. Paris re-weighed letter at 12 grams, marked upper left corner. Credit to U.S. marked on left side, in red ink, 2 x 10¢ = 20¢. Manuscript "44" in upper right corner written by Boston clerk indicated double paid rate of 2 x 22¢ for French mail to Mexico via U.S. $0 (Image)