Lot
3103 
1858, 5¢ Indian red, type I, vertical strip of three, usual scissors-separation with perfs complete except for a few blunted perfs at bottom, portions of adjacent stamps at left, rich distinctive color, tied by "New Orleans La. Apr 10, 1858" cds on folded letter to Bordeaux, France, red "Boston 'Paid 12' Apr 21" credit exchange datestamp, French (5.4) entry cds, reverse with Paris (5.5) transit and Bordeaux (5.6) arrival cds, Very Fine attractive Indian Red cover; with 1972 and 2019 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 28A $13,000 as off-cover strip.
AN EARLY AND ATTRACTIVE USE OF A 5¢ INDIAN RED STRIP OF THREE TO FRANCE.
The earliest known use of the Indian Red shade is March 31st 1858. This cover is mailed only 10 days later.
Realized: $4,250