Lot 1146
1859 (May 19) New Orleans La. to Barcelona, Spain, blue folded cover bearing 1¢ blue, type V (24) block of four, well centered with strong color, tied by "New Orleans La. Nov. 25" cds to Barcelona, Spain, red "Printed Circular" straightline and endorsed "v/ England", New York bold red "2" credit rating handstamp, carried by Cunard Line Persia from New York May 25th to Liverpool arriving Jun. 4th, La Junquera (6.7) transit backstamp and "½Rs." real due rating handstamp, Barcelona (6.8) arrival cds, block originally folded over top (creased between stamps), the cover has been refolded to show the complete franking and Barcelona receiving backstamp, Very Fine and ideal for exhibition, ex-Grunin.Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
A RARE FRANKING FOR AN UNUSUAL RATE AND PRINTED MATTER DESTINATION.
Realized: $1,900