Lot
908 
1855 (Jun. 4) Bordeaux, France to San Francisco, Cal., folded shipping invoice for wine (10 casks claret 1851) bearing France 10c and 20c Empire issue tied by diamond lozenge cancels, matching "Bordeaux, 4 Juin 55" origin cds, carried as endorsed by French Ship Confiance from Bordeaux to San Francisco, perfect bold strikes of "San Francisco Cal. 29 Oct." cds and "Ship 6" clamshell due rating handstamp; inside with original "Consulate of the United States of America, Bordeaux" illustrated certification signed by the U.S. consul and showing the official consulate seal; file fold affects 10c, Very Fine and interesting U.S. consul use. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $240