Lot
1379 
1851, 1¢ blue, type II, horizontal pair. Positions 33-34L2, position 33L2 showing no cracked plate flaw, in combination with 1851, 3¢ dull red tied by "New Orleans, La., Apr 2" cds's on folded letter to Paris, France, bold red "New York, Br. Pkt., Apr 16" and Calais entry postmark, "26" decimes due handstamp and reverse with transit and receiving postmark, Very Fine and choice, a wonderful usage; signed Ashbrook. Scott No. 7+11A Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $375