Lot
740 
1851, 12¢ gray black, used with 3¢ dull red (11A), tied by "Lancaster Pa. Jun 2, 1857" cds on cover to Paris, France, bold strike of red "Paid 15" rating handstamp, red "Philadelphia 'Paid 6' Jun 3" credit exchange cds, carried by Collins Line Columbia from New York Jun. 6th to Liverpool arriving Jun. 17th, red French (6.18) entry cds and Paris (6.19) arrival backstamp; small faults, F.-V.F., A scarce use with the Philadelphia Exchange office datestamp prepaid for the 15¢ French treaty rate by American packet., ex-Richardson. Scott No. 17 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $210