15c Brown & Blue, Ty. II (119). Tied by "New Orleans La. Apr. 5" (1869) Earliest Documented Use circular datestamp on cover to France, red "New York Paid 6 Apr. 9" credit datestamp, French transit and receiving datestamps on front and back, two of which clearly show the 1869 year date, mounting stains expertly removed from corners

VERY FINE. THE EARLIEST DOCUMENTED USE OF THE 15-CENT TYPE II 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.

This was carried from New York on April 10 aboard the Inman Line's City of London, arriving Liverpool April 21.

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