5c Brick Red (27). Vertical strip of three, radiant color, tied by "New Orleans La. Apr. 20, 1859" circular datestamps on blue cover to Bordeaux, France, red "New York Paid 3 May 7" credit datestamp also ties strip as does ultramarine Havre transit, various backstamps including Havre, Paris and receiving, cover with tiny expertly sealed tear at bottom, barely reduced at left

VERY FINE. AN ATTRACTIVE 5-CENT BRICK RED FRANKING ON A COVER SENT VIA DIRECT MAIL TO FRANCE.

Carried aboard the Vanderbilt Line's Ariel. Scott Retail as off-cover strip $6,500.00

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