1871 (Apr. 26, Dec. 6) New Haven, N.Y. to Florence, Italy, two covers from the Shephard correspondence, Apr. 6 bearing 1861, 12¢ black (69) tied by blue New Haven duplex on 3¢ entire for the 14¢ NGU closed mail rate with red "New York Paid All Br. Transit Apr 27" exchange cds; and Dec. 6 use bearing 1861, 10¢ green (68) tied by blue New Haven duplex for 10¢ Italian closed mail rate, red "New York Paid All Br. Transit Dec 7" exchange cds, both with 1871 receipt docketing; a Very Fine pair. Scott No. 68 + 69  Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)