Lot
525 
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV, double transfer variety, vertical pair, pos. 88-98L1L, large margins with crease between, rich color with both showing double transfer variety, used with 3¢ dull red (26), pos. 44R7, each tied by "New Orleans La., Mar 29" cds on 1857 blue folded cover to Paris, France, reverse with bold "Boston Br. Pkt. 8 Apr" exchange cds, red London (4.21) transit backstamp and "GB/1F60c" bulk debit handstamp, Calais (4.21) entry cds and matching "16" decimes due handstamp, Paris (4.22) arrival backstamp; some edge wear, F.-V.F. and scarce use during three-months period. Scott No. 9 var. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $200