Lot 854 United States 1875 #158, 159 3c Washington and 6c Lincoln Folded Letter to Paris, with contents (in French, from Belloc Brothers). Stamps are both tied by attractive fancy corks and San Francisco Oct 19 c.d.s. Also New York Oct 27 c.d.s, PD paid to destination at the scarce 9 cents rate for ½ oz (15 grams) carried directly by the French line, with Nov 8 “Etats Unis” blue receiver in France. A pencil notation on back states this treaty was in effect Apr 28, 1874 to Jan 1, 1876. Light vertical file fold, still very fine. Estimate C$100.
A Traditional Philatelic Auction House — Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
