Lot
2671 
France, 1863, Napoleon III perforated, 20c blue on bluish, tied by "432" lozenge on cover prepaying the 20c military rate to a Midshipmen aboard the French gunboat La Tempete at Vera Cruz or Alvarado, sent by Ligne B paquebot France showing red "Corps Exp. Mexique, V. France" arrival cds, enscribed "faire suivre" (please forward) and later returned to Villeneuve sur Yonne since sialor had returned home, sent aboard Ligne B paquebot Panama, no flap and addressee partially crossed, Fine and unusual military rate letter completing two transatlantic crossings. Yvert No. 22. Scott No. 26 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $850