Lot
867 
1857, 1¢ blue, type V, staddle-line pair, scissor trimmed, tied by "New Orleans La., Feb 15, 1860" cds on fresh printed circular to Brugg, Switzerland, endorsed "Via France", carried by Havre Line Arago from New York Mar. 3rd to Havre arriving Mar. 17th, indigo French (3.17) entry octagon, Brugg (3.19) arrival backstamp and red crayon "15" rappen due rating, Very Fine and scarce printed matter use by American Packet direct via France, ex-Winter. Scott Nos. 24 Estimate $200 - 300.
Circular sent at the 2¢ printed matter rate to Switzerland direct via France, charged 15 rappen due in Switzerland, while those sent via England required 20 rappen. Those carried by American Packet are less common.
Realized: $250