Worldwide United States 1867 (Jun. 22) New York N.Y. to Braunschweig (Brun
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1867 (Jun. 22) New York, N.Y. to Braunschweig (Brunswick), Germany, yellow cover with "N.York Hamb Pkt '3' Jun 22" exchange debit cds, carried by Hapag Line Cimbria from New York Jun. 22 to Hamburg arriving July 4, Hamburg (7.4) cds with large "6½" sbr. due h.s., flap tear, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $200 - 300. The large blue "6½" handstamp was applied at the Prussian post office in Hamburg. This marking appeared in early 1866 as a replacement for the smaller version used in the early 1860s. Letter also marked for 6½ silbergroschen postage due in blue pencil at Braunschweig. $0 (Image)