Lot
1189 
1859, 5¢ brown, type I, vertical strip of three, nicely centered amid wide margins, tied by "New Orleans, La., Jun 28, 1860" cds's on cover to Paris, France, red "New York, Paid 3, Jun 30" exchange cds, reverse with French transit and receiving date stamps, Very Fine, ex Gibson, White; signed S. Ashbrook, with 1974 P.F. certificate. Scott Nos. 29 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $900