Lot
5036 
1860 (Aug. 2) St. Louis Mo. to Hofgeismar, Kurhessen, cover bearing 3¢ dull red (24) strip of four and single, each tied by bold open circular grid cancel, matching "Saint Louis Mo., Aug 2, 1860" cds, red "N.York, Brem. Pk. 'Paid 12' Aug 4, 1860" credit exchange cds, carried by NGL Line Bremen from New York Aug. 4th to Bremerhaven arriving Aug. 19th, blue America/über Bremen/Franco" three-line handstamp, reverse with Cassel (8.20) and Hofgeismar (8.20) arrival cds; tone spot top left, F.-V.F. and attractive 3¢ 1857 issue franking for the 15¢ rate. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $240