Lot 2744
French Line "Europa", New York October 20th - Brest October 31st 1866. Wrapper file noted "New York Oct 66" to Bordeaux prepaid the 15 cent rate using 1861-63, 5¢ brown + 10¢ green. Reverse bears Paris transit of November 1st and Bordeaux of next day. Letter delivered at the suburb of La Bouscat 2¼ miles north of the City on November 2nd. Atlantic Transit 11 days; 5¢ with blunt perfs and small cover tear at top, F.-V.F.Scott No. 68+75 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $325