Lot
1110 
1861, 30¢ orange, two singles, each tied by bold strikes of 6-segment NYFM circle of wedges fancy cancel on blue folded 1865 cover to Lyon, France, red "New York 'Paid 36' Dec 27" exchange cds, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Java from New York Dec. 27th to Queenstown arriving Jan. 5th, red Calais (1.8) entry cds with matching small "PD" framed handstamp, reverse with Paris (1.8) transits and Lyon (1.9) arrival cds; light horizontal fold, a Very Fine and choice use. Scott No. 71 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
This cover was prepaid 60¢ for four-times the 15¢ treaty rate, but actually credited 36¢ for three-times the 12¢ British transit fee. This six-segment NYFM circle of wedges cancel shows one wedge with a distinctive additional segment.
Realized: $650