Lot 2716
Inman Line "Edinburgh", New York July 20th - Queenstown August 2nd 1861. Envelope posted at New York to receive the "NEW PAID YORK 3 / JUL / 20" 3 cent credit to Britain departure stamp. Addressed to Paris and prepaid the 15 cent treaty rate for under ¼ ounce of April 1857 using 1857, 3¢ dull red, 5 overlapping singles tied by red grid handstamps. Reverse has Paris arrival stamp for August 5th. Atlantic Transit of 11 days; small cover tear at bottom, Very Fine.Scott No. 26 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $290