Lot 473
(Outgoing Philadelphia) 1860 Philadelphia, Pa. To Bordeaux, France. Folded letter franked with 1859, 5¢ brown, horizontal strip of three with full guideline at right, tied by "Philadelphia, Pa., Jul 9, 1860" octagon date stamps, additional red "Philadelphia, Paid 12, Jul 9" cds, manuscript "via Steamer Europa, Via Boston & Liverpool" endorsement at top, French transit cds and forwarded within France with appropriate transit backstamps, Very Fine and choice, ex Gibson.Scott No. 29 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $750