Lot
1384 
1853 (Jun. 15) Smyrna, Turkey to Topsham Me., blue datelined folded letter with "Smyrna / 15 Jun" two-line postmark, "Trieste 21/6" rectangular backstamp, "Aachen" circular postmark along with matching "Paid / 25 cts." framed credit and "Americ. / Packet." half-moon handstamp, "Coeln / Verviers" (6.25) three-line transit backstamp, manuscript "41" and "32" ratings on flap, carried by Collins Line Atlantic from Liverpool Jun. 29th to New York arriving Jul. 10th, red "N.York Am. Pkt. 'Paid 30' Jul 10" credit exchange cds, Very Fine and rare Prussian Closed Mail use from Turkey. Estimate $400 - 600.
The "New York Am. Pkt Paid 30" exchange cds (Winter 36) is known used 7 Jul 53 to 12 Nov 60.