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6095 cover imageTransatlantic mail between France and the USA and vice versa - Cunard line between 1st December 1851 - 22 January 1853; 1852 (Sept 3): Entire printed matter from New Orleans to Granville, Dept. Manche, sent with the 'America' of the Cunard Line, endorsed "P. Str.", struck by "NEW ORLEANS La." despatch cds in black as well as "PAID 4" handstamp and "2" cents debit to the United Kingdom, reverse with GRANVILLE arrival (Sept 29) cds in black. A very rare printed matter, this 'America' journey lasted from September 15-26, 1851 between Boston and Liverpool (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM
6096 cover imageTransatlantic mail between France and the USA and vice versa - Cunard line between 1st December 1851 - 22 January 1853; 1852 (Oct 5): Entire letter from Boston to Cognac, sent with the 'Africa' of the Cunard Line, endorsed "Pr. Royal Mail Steamer Africa from New York", struck by PAID handstamp, rare two-line "BRITISH PACKET" handstamp in exceptional black, and French "ÉTATS-UNIS PAQ. BRIT. / PARIS" entry cds (Oct 19) in red, reverse with London and PARIS transit as well as COGNAC arrival (Oct 20) cds's in black. This 'Africa' journey lasted from October 6-17, 1852 between New York and Liverpool. Provenance: Collection Steven Walske, Robert Siegel sale 1119 (March 2016), lot 658 (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM
6097 cover imageTransatlantic mail between France and the USA and vice versa - Cunard line between 1st December 1851 - 22 January 1853; 1853 (Jan 18): Double rate Entire letter from New York to Strasbourg, sent with the 'America' of the Cunard Line, endorsed "by steamer America via Lpl", struck by "NEW-YORK Br. PKt." despatch cds and French "ÉTATS-UNIS PAQ. BRIT. / PARIS" entry cds (Feb 1) cds, both in red, reverse with London and PARIS transit as well as faint STRASBOURG arrival (Feb 2) cds's in black. The last journey prior to the introduction of the 1853 retaliatory rate, this 'America' journey lasted from January 19-30, 1853 between Boston and Liverpool (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM
6098 cover imageTransatlantic mail between France and the USA and vice versa - Cunard line between 24 January - 9 February 1853, 2nd retaliatory rate; 1853 (Jan 6): Quadruple rate Entire letter from Bordeaux to New Orleans, sent with the 'Africa' of the Cunard Line, endorsed "voie d'Angleterre", struck by BORDEAUX despatch cds and framed PD, both in red as well as "NEW-YORK" arrival cds (Jan 31) and handstruck '84' cents due both in black, reverse with PARIS transit cds. The first journey in the 1853 retaliatory rate, this 'Africa' journey lasted from January 15-30, 1853 between Liverpool and New York. Provenance: Collection Steven Walske, Robert Siegel sale 1119 (March 2016), lot 663 (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM
6099 cover imageTransatlantic mail between France and the USA and vice versa - Cunard line between 24 January - 9 February 1853, 2nd retaliatory rate; 1853 (Jan 13): Entire letter from Paris to New York, sent with the 'Africa' of the Cunard Line, endorsed "via Liverpool per Steamer of 15 January", bearing 1849/50 Cérès 15 c. green (2) and 1 f. carmine (Yvert 2+6), three overall fine and fresh examples with good margins, the 1 franc however touched at left, tied by 'Grille sans Fin' obliterator, PARIS despatch cds in black, framed PD in red and handstruck '21' cents due in black alongside. The first journey in the 1853 retaliatory rate, this 'Africa' journey lasted from January 15-30, 1853 between Liverpool and New York. An attractive entire, signed Calves; cert. Brun (1991). Note: The U.S. Post Office Department, unaware that the continued discriminatory rates charged on American Packet mail to France after the 1848 treaty were rescinded in Sep. 1851, briefly charged retaliatory packet postage of 16c (plus the normal 5c) on mail to France via British Packets, this lasted only from 24 January to 9 February, 1853 (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM
6100 cover imageTransatlantic mail between France and the USA and vice versa - Cunard line between 10 February 1853 - 31 December 1856; 1853 (Jan 24): Entire letter from Marseille to New York, closed with company paper seal of the Paris dependance of the Cunard Steamship Co Ltd, sent with the 'Niagara' of the Cunard Line, no endorsement and no postmarks, just struck with '5' cents in circle due. This 'Niagara' journey lasted from 29 January - 13 February 1853 between Liverpool and New York (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM
6101 cover imageTransatlantic mail between France and the USA and vice versa - Cunard line between 10 February 1853 - 31 December 1856; 1853 (Sept 20): Entire letter from Norfolk to Carbonblanc, Gironde, sent with the 'Niagara' of the Cunard Line, endorsed "Via Steamer", bearing two single examples 1853/55 Washington 3 c. dull red (Scott 11A), tied by "KNOXVILLE Te" despatch cds in blue, "NEW-YORK Br PKt SEP 27" transit cds in red and French "ÉTATS.UNIS PAQ. BRIT. / PARIS" entry cds (Oct 11) cds in red alongside. Reverse with London and PARIS transit cds's as well as "CARBON-BLANC" arrival (Oct 12) cds. This 'Niagara' journey lasted from September 28 - October 9, 1853 between Boston and Liverpool (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM
6102 cover imageTransatlantic mail between France and the USA and vice versa - Cunard line between 10 February 1853 - 31 December 1856; 1853 (Dec 7): Right part of Entire letter with New Orleans merchant's cachet, directed to Paris, sent in Open Mail with the 'Andes' of the Cunard Line, endorsed "p. Steamer de New York", bearing 1853/55 Washington 3 c. dull red in a right marginal horizontal pair (Scott 11A), tied by indistinct "MOBILE Ala." despatch cds, "NEW-YORK Br PKt DEC 7" transit cds, British framed "COLONIES & c. ART. 132." accountancy handstamp and French "ÉTATS.UNIS PAQ. BRIT. / PARIS" entry cds (Jan 8) cds, all in red alongside. This 'Andes' journey lasted from December 17, 1853 - January 1st, 1854 between New York and Liverpool (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM
6103 cover imageTransatlantic mail between France and the USA and vice versa - Cunard line between 10 February 1853 - 31 December 1856; 1854 (May 11): Entire letter from Paris to New York, sent with the 'America' of the Cunard Line, endorsed "New York via Liverpool", bearing 1853 Napoléon imperf. 1 fr. carmine and Presidence 10 c. bistre in a horizontal strip of three (Yvert 18+13), the 1 franc with even large margins, the multiple cut at base and left, both with marginal pre-cuts, tied by 'Gros Points' obliterator and framed PD in red, PARIS despatch cds in black and another strike of framed PD in red alongside. One adhesive tied in addition by "BOSTON Br. PKt. 5 / MAY 26" transit cds in black. This 'Africa' journey lasted from May 13-25, 1854 between Liverpool and Boston (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM
6104 cover imageTransatlantic mail between France and the USA and vice versa - Cunard line between 10 February 1853 - 31 December 1856; 1856 (Dec 4): Envelope from Montpellier to New Orleans, sent with the 'America' and the 'Canada' of the Cunard Line, endorsed "V. anglaise", struck by MONTPELLIER despatch cds in black, framed "P.P." handstamp in red, and "N. YORK Br. PKt." 5 DEC 28" transit cds. First on the 'America' which had to return to Liverpool due to a severe storm at Cape Clear, then with the 'Canada' leaving Liverpool on 12 December and arriving in Boston on 25 December, 1856 (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM
6105 cover imageTransatlantic mail between France and the USA and vice versa - Cunard line between 10 February 1853 - 31 December 1856; 1856 (Dec 25): Envelope from Paris to New York, sent with the 'Asia' of the Cunard Line, endorsed "Steamer via Liverpool", struck by PARIS despatch cds in black, framed "P.P." handstamp in red, and "N. YORK Br. PKt." 5 JAN 12" arrival cds. The last journey with the 13 décimes rate, this 'Asia' journey lasted from 27 December 1856 to 12 January 1857 between Liverpool and New York (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM
6106 cover imageTransatlantic mail between France and the USA and vice versa - Cunard line between 1 January - 31 March 1857; 1857 (Jan 1): Entire letter from Paris to New York, prepaid in cash with "8" décimes noted in manuscript on reverse, despatched on the first day of the new 80 c. rate, sent with the 'America' of the Cunard line, endorsed "Steamer via Liverpool", struck by PARIS despatch cds, "BOSTON Br. PKt 5 / JAN 21" datestamp of the exchange office cds, reverse with French ambulant. This 'America' voyage lasted from January 3-21, 1857 between Le Havre and Boston. Note: For the short period of three months from January to March 1857, the single rate letter up to 7.5 gram had to be paid with 80 centimes if sent with a British vessel, a rate which came into force for all packets, be it British or American from April 1857 (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM
6107 cover imageTransatlantic mail between France and the USA and vice versa - Cunard line between 1 January - 31 March 1857; 1857 (March 16): Entire letter from New Orleans to Paris, sent with the 'America' of the Cunard line, endorsed "pr. British Steamer", bearing 1851/56 5 c. red-brown (Scott 12), good to huge margins, tied by clear "NEW ORLEANS La" despatch cds, reverse with "BOSTON Br. PKt 25 MAR" transit cds, obverse with Anglo-French "GB / 1F60C" accountancy handstamp and corresponding French handstruck '16' décimes due for a double-rate cover, partially overstruck by French "ANGL. / AMB. CALAIS" entry (April 7) cds. Reverse with London transit and PARIS arrival datestamps. This 'America' voyage lasted from March 25 - April 6, 1857 between Boston and Le Havre. Note: For the short period of three months from January to March 1857, the single rate letter up to 7.5 gram had to be paid with 80 centimes if sent with a British vessel, a rate which came into force for all packets, be it British or American from April 1857. Provenance: Collection Steven Walske, Robert Siegel sale 1119 (March 2016), lot 538 (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM
6108 cover imageTransatlantic mail between France and the USA and vice versa - Cunard line between 1 January - 31 March 1857; 1857 (March 26): Entire letter from Paris to Mountain View, Santa Clara Valley, California, prepaid in cash with "8" décimes noted in manuscript on reverse, despatched on the last possible day of the 80 c. rate, sent with the 'Niagara' of the Cunard line, no endorsement, struck by PARIS despatch cds in black and framed "P.P." handstamp in red, "SANTA CLARA Cal. MAY 18" arrival datestamp with the month slug inverted, taxed there with handstruck '10' cents. Reverse with French ambulant and part strike of " .. PACKET BOSTON 11 APR" datestamp of the exchange office. This envelope was first sent with the 'Niagara' from Liverpool to Boston (March 28 - April 11), then with the'George Law' from New York to Apinwall / Colon (April 20-30), and finally with the ''John L. Stephen's' from Panama to San Francisco (May 2-15). A most interesting westbound cover to California. Note1: For the short period of three months from January to March 1857, the single rate letter up to 7.5 gram had to be paid with 80 centimes if sent with a British vessel, a rate which came into force for all packets, be it British or American from April 1857. Note 2: The cover is directed to Clara Stierlin (1834-1904), the wife of Conrad Christopher Stierlin (1828-1900) originating from Schaffhausen, Switzerland who came to California during the gold rush (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM
6109 cover imageTransatlantic mail between France and the USA and vice versa - Ocean line between 1st June 1847 - 30 June 1849; 1847 (June 1st): Entire letter from New York to Cognac, sent on the maiden voyage of the 'Washington', the first steamer of the American Ocean Line, endorsed "Steamer Washington", struck by indistinct "NEW YORK" despatch cds and bend PAID handstamp, both in red, brought from Southampton to Le Havre by auxilliary vessel, struck there by "ANGLETERRE PAR LE HAVRE" entry cds (June 17). Reverse with "LIGNE-DU-HAVRE ambulant, PARIS tranit in blue and COGNAC arrival (June 20) cds. This 'Washington' journey lasted from June 1-13, 1847 between New York and Southampton. Note: Sent on first Ocean Line sailing for the new American Packet service, running via Southampton to Bremerhaven. Another item in the collection of Steven Walske (Siegel sale 1119, March 2016, 508) was claimed to be the unique recorded example from that sailing addressed to France (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM
6110 cover imageTransatlantic mail between France and the USA and vice versa - Ocean line between 1st June 1847 - 30 June 1849; 1848 (March 20): Entire letter from New York to Cognac, sent on the maiden voyage of the 'Hermannn', the second steamer of the American Ocean Line, endorsed "p. Hermann via Southampton", struck by "NEW YORK" despatch cds in red and straight-line PAID PART handstamp in black under the Bremen Postal Agreement, brought from Southampton to Le Havre by auxilliary vessel, struck there by "OUTRE-MER LE HAVRE" entry cds (April 17). Reverse with PARIS tranit in red and COGNAC arrival (April 17) cds. This 'Hermann' journey lasted from March 21 - April 11, 1848 between New York and Southampton (Image 1) (Image 2)

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6111 cover imageTransatlantic mail between France and the USA and vice versa - Ocean line between 1st June 1847 - 30 June 1849; 1848 (July 17): Entire letter from Paris to New Orleans, sent with the 7th voyage of the 'Hermannn', the second steamer of the American Ocean Line, endorsed "Par Paquebot americain Le Hermann au Southampton (Angleterre)", struck by indistinct PARIS despatch cds, framed "P.P." in black, reverse with "BUREAU MARITIME LE HAVRE" transit in red, brought from Le Havre to Southampton by auxilliary vessel, "NEW YORK SHIP AUG 5 / 34 Cts" datestamp alongside. A rare Ocean Line entire, fewer than five are known westbound from this period. This 'Hermann' journey lasted from July 21 - August 5, 1848 between Southampton and New York. Provenance: Collection Steven Walske, Robert Siegel sale 1119 (March 2016), lot 670, with his write up (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM
6112 cover imageTransatlantic mail between France and the USA and vice versa - Ocean line between 1st July 1849 - 30 June 1851; 1850 (Dec 18): Entire letter from Tours to Boston, sent with the 'Washington', endorsed "Voie d'Angleterre", bearing 1849/50 Cérès 25 c. blue in a pair and 1 fr. carmine paying the 150 c. rate for a British packet, the adhesives tied by grill obliterator, TOURS despatch cds, framed "PD" in black, London PAID transit cds (Dec 20) in red and "NEW YORK 21 / JAN 8" transit cds in black, reverse with ambulant and PARIS transit cds's.The 1 franc touched at left, the pair with crease affecting the left adhesive, nevertheless a rare Ocean Line entire, not specifically endorsed for the American packet and even paid for the British packet, but making its journey with the 'Washington' leaving Southampton on 21 December 1850, reaching New York on 8 January 1851. Cert. Calves (1981). Provenance: Collection Steven C. Walske, Robert Siegel sale 1127 (May 2016), lot 130 (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM
6113 cover imageTransatlantic mail between France and the USA and vice versa - Ocean line between 1st October 1851 - 31 December 1856; 1855 (Feb 18): Entire printed matter from New Orleans to Saulxures-sur-Moselotte, Dept. Vosges, sent with the 'Washington', endorsed "Par Steamer", just handstruck with '15' décimes due in red on front and SUALXURES arrival (March 15) cds in black on reverse. A rare printed matter item sent with the Ocean Line, this 'Washington' journey lasted from February 24 - March 11, 1855 between New York and Southampton (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM
6114 cover imageTransatlantic mail between France and the USA and vice versa - Ocean line between 1st October 1851 - 31 December 1856; 1856 (Sept 3): Envelope from Louisville Ohio to Paris, sent with the 'Hermann', endorsed "par voie Anglaise", bearing 1852/57 Franklin 1 c. blue and Washington 10 c. green in a horizontal pair (Scott 14+9), tied by "LOUISVILLE OHIO" despatch cds, the 1 c. adhesive in addition by "NEW YORK AM PKt SEP 6" transit cds in red, indistinct French "ÉTATS-UNIS PAQ. BRIT." entry cds in red alongside. Reverse with French ambulant. This 'Hermann' journey lasted from September 6-19, 1855 between New York and Southampton (Image 1) (Image 2)

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