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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 15, 1851 |
| From City | New Orleans |
| From State | LA |
| To City | Bordeaux |
| To State | France |
| Addressee | P. Fontincy & Co. |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
5c Red Brown (1). Large margins to just in, tied by two bold strikes of red grids, matching "New Orleans La. Jun. 15" circular datestamp on 1851 folded cover to Bordeaux, France, red "Colonies &c. Art. 13" framed accountancy handstamp, bold "13" decimes due handstamp, London, Calais and Bordeaux transits, light horizontal file fold at top barely affects stamp, still Fine, attractive and scarce usage
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 913 Lot 522 realized 1800
Lot 2496 5c Red Brown (1). Large margins to in, tied by two strikes of red grid cancel, matching New Orleans La. Jun. 15 circular datestamp on 1851 folded cover to Bordeaux, France, carried on the Cunarder America, which departed Boston June 25 and arrived in Liverpool July 7, neat strike of red COLONIES/&c ART.13 Anglo-French accountancy handstamp, Calais transit, 15 decimes due handstamp, receiving backstamp, some wear including stamp with light bend, Very Fine appearance, scarce cover sent on the last packet sailing before the 1847 issue was demonetized, the treaty with Great Britain set the U.S. internal rate on packet mail at 5c per half-ounce regardless of distance (except for West Coast mail), prior to the treaty this would have required 10c for the U.S. rate still in effect for distance to port of departure, which was greater than 300 miles E. 1,500-2,000
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1023 realized 2600
Alexander listed as 6/15/51
Schuyler J Rumsey Inc sale 92 lot 1242 realized 1300 (image)
Schuyler J. Rumsey sale 105 lot 3018 realized 850 - rear image
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 913 Lot 522 realized 1800
Lot 2496 5c Red Brown (1). Large margins to in, tied by two strikes of red grid cancel, matching New Orleans La. Jun. 15 circular datestamp on 1851 folded cover to Bordeaux, France, carried on the Cunarder America, which departed Boston June 25 and arrived in Liverpool July 7, neat strike of red COLONIES/&c ART.13 Anglo-French accountancy handstamp, Calais transit, 15 decimes due handstamp, receiving backstamp, some wear including stamp with light bend, Very Fine appearance, scarce cover sent on the last packet sailing before the 1847 issue was demonetized, the treaty with Great Britain set the U.S. internal rate on packet mail at 5c per half-ounce regardless of distance (except for West Coast mail), prior to the treaty this would have required 10c for the U.S. rate still in effect for distance to port of departure, which was greater than 300 miles E. 1,500-2,000
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1023 realized 2600
Alexander listed as 6/15/51
Schuyler J Rumsey Inc sale 92 lot 1242 realized 1300 (image)
Schuyler J. Rumsey sale 105 lot 3018 realized 850 - rear image
