Lot
1105 
1850 (Oct. 31) Central Bureau, France to Princeton, N.J., cover with red "Bureau Central, 31 Oct 50" cds and matching "P.P." framed handstamp, Havre (11.1) backstamp, manuscript ratings on reverse, carried by Havre Line Franklin from Havre Nov. 1 to New York arriving Nov. 16, black "New-York 'Ship 29cts.' Nov 16" due cds (Winter 356) for the 24¢ American packet rate plus 5¢ inland postage; flap refolded, Very Fine, ex-Berkinshaw-Smith. Estimate $300 - 400.
This was the Maiden return voyage of the Havre Line and the Franklin. It is the first of five Havre Line voyages under the first rate period.
Realized: $1,300