90c Blue (72). Lightly cancelled in black with "New Orleans La. Dec. 22" (1866) circular datestamp, red "New York Paid Dec. 29" circular datestamp with red crayon "60" credit on cover to Paris, France, red "PD" handstamp, carried on Ligne H steamer St. Laurent, red French embarkation datestamp (Dec. 29), departed New York Dec. 29 and arrived Brest Jan. 8, 1867, cover opened on three sides and some minor edge flaws not mentioned on accompanying certificates

VERY FINE AND RARE SOLO USE OF THE 90-CENT 1861 ISSUE ON COVER TO FRANCE. FEWER THAN 15 90-CENT COVERS TO FRANCE ARE KNOWN.

This cover was franked in New Orleans for six times the 15c treaty rate to France. In New York it was evidently found to weigh less and so France was credited 60c for the 5-times rate (12c credit to France per weight for transit by French Packet Direct). The additional postage was kept by the United States.

Ex Walske and from our 1981 Rarities sale. With 1997 P.F. certificate. Scott value $25,000.00.

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