Lot
224 
1856 (Oct. 15) Münster, Prussia to Guanajuato, Mexico via New York, cover with framed "Münster, 15/10" postmark with prepaid ms. "35" rating, red "Aachen, Paid 25Cts." (10.17) exchange cds updated to "30" in magenta, ms. "fra" and red crayon "15¼" sbr. credit rating, red "New.York, Am. Packet, Nov 8" exchange cds with matching "Paid" handstamp, "Vera Cruz, 11 Dicbre 1856" transit oval and matching large "2" reales due for inland postage, Very Fine and scarce use. Estimate $300 - 400.
This letter was prepaid 15¼ silbergroshen (2 sbr. to GAPU internal postage and 13¼ credit to U.S.) equivalent to 35¢ prepaid with 30¢ credit to the United States.
Realized: $190