5c Brown Yellow (67a). Remarkably bright shade, misidentified as Scott 67 Buff on certificate -- it is Brown Yellow, Scott 67a, and a small ancient sticker on the cover calls it "Olive Yellow" -- used with 10c Green (68), tied by "Middleport Ill. Oct. 29" (1861) circular datestamp on buff cover to Bussière, France, red "New York Paid 6 Nov. 2" credit datestamp, red Calais arrival datestamp (Nov. 20) and "P.D." in frame handstamp, French transit and receiving backstamps, cover repaired at top left, backflap removed and small spindle holes, the 5c stamp is Very Fine and choice

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