Lot 205
1858, 5¢ Indian red, type I, strip of three, rich distinctive color, perfs slightly trimmed at bottom, tied by two strikes of "New Orleans La. Jan 12, 1859" cds on blue folded letter to Nantes, France, red partial "New York 'Paid 6' Jan 21" credit exchange cds, French (1.4) entry cds, various Nantes (2.5) arrival backstamp, Very Fine and scarce 5¢ Indian Red type I use; with 1982 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 28A $13,000 as off-cover strip.
Realized: $1,900