Lot
2669 
France, 1859, Napoleon III imperforate, 80c rose on pinkish, strip of four folded over edge, tied by dotted lozenge, matching Paris (5.31.59) origin cds on blue cover to Vera Cruz, Mexico, red "P.P." framed handstamp, Mexican "4" reales due handstamp; 80c strip crease and split over edge, Fine. Scott No. 20 Estimate $150 - 200.
Cover prepaid 3F20c decimes for the quadruple British packet rate via England. Carried by RMSP "Magdalena" to St. Thomas, then RMSP "Teviot" to Vera Cruz.
Realized: $110