Lot
597 
1870, 2¢ red brown, horizontal pair. Tied by crossroads cancels paying the 4¢ open mail rate on 1871 folded letter to St. Jean D'Angely, France, red "New York, Dec 9" cds and endorsed "Steamer, City of Antwerp" at top, "10" decimes due handstamp and reverse with red London and various French transit cds's, Very Fine, ex Ashbrook. Scott No. 146 Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $375