Lot
399 
1871 New Orleans, La. To Bordeaux, France. Cover franked with 1870, 15¢ orange, I grill tied by "New Orleans, La., May 27" cds and quartered cork duplex overpaying the 10¢ Phantom rate, additionally tied by bold red "New York, 6, May 31" exchange cds, red London transit and receiving backstamp; cover edge nick at lower right, still Very Fine, an Extremely Rare Usage of the 15¢ Orange, I Grill Paying the Phantom Rate To France. Scott No. 141 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Sent per Guion Line - Steamer Wyoming, departing New York on May 31st and arriving at Queenstown on June 11th.