Lot
1002 
1867, 1869 (Apr. 30, Nov. 19) Paris, France To the United States, two Shepard mourning covers from Munroe & Co. with "Par Steamer / Pr. les Etats-Unis" direction handstamps, 1867 (Apr. 30) with Paris cds bearing France 80c. Empire Issue tied by "3" dotted star cancel, red "9" cent credit for American packet and matching framed "PD" handstamp, red New York Am. Pkt. May 12 exchange cds; 1869 (Nov. 19) with Paris cds bearing France 80c. Empire Issue tied by clear strike of "3" dotted star cancel, red "3" cent credit for British packet service and black framed "PD" handstamp, red New York Paid All Nov. exchange cds; Very Fine pair of covers prepaying the 80 centimes (15¢) rate. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $200