1869, 10¢ yellow, horizontal pair and single, exceptional centering, tied by "San Francisco, Cal., Jul 29" cds and quartered cork duplexes on 1870 triple rate cover to Bordeaux, France, red "New York, Aug 6" and French steamer octagon exchange postmarks, "24" decimes due handstamp for 30 grams cover weight; small cover tear at top center, Very Fine and choice; with 2012 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 116  Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. AN ATTRACTIVE AND RARE TRIPLE NON-TREATY RATE USAGE TO FRANCE PAYING POSTAGE TO THE FRENCH BORDER. $0 (Image)