Negative "NYPO", clear strike ties 10¢ brown (150), wide margins with s.e. at left, rich color, on clean 1872 cover to Paris, France, red "New York May 4" exchange cds, red "Paq. Fr. H. No. 1, 4 Mai 72" French packet datestamp, black "5" decimes rating handstamp for inland postage due for up to 10 grams, Paris (5.7) arrival backstamp; some extra gum around stamp, a Very Fine use, ex-Kirke, Richards. Weiss No. RE-L4  Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. ONE OF ONLY THREE RECORDED USAGES OF THIS EXCEPTIONAL NYFM CANCEL. The recorded period of use is April 30 to May 14, 1872. This cover was carried by the French Line "Washington". $0 (Image)