1859. Postal stationery 3 cents red envelope uprated with Yvert §c red and Yvert 14, 12c black (pair) tied by 'New Orleans/La' date stamp, addressed to the 'U.S. American Consulate, Bordeaux', routed via New York with 'New York/Paid/6' date stamp in red with octagonal 'Et. Unis Serv. A.M.D./Havre' date stamp in blue (Salles 1793) and Bordeaux arrival on reverse. Two horizontal folds/stamps faults. (Image)

Start Bid € 120

1870, Franklin 1c. postal stationery envelope with private add. printing "FIRST NATIONAL BANK, HASTINGS, Minn." at left, used within Hastings locally, with "HASTINGS/...14/MIN." duplex, and on reverse with oval "L. BARKHAUSEN COLLECTION" handstamp. Slightly shortened at left and a brownish dot at front otherwise fine. A very scarce private PS envelope used locally. (Image)

Start Bid € 130