Lot
1573 
1860 (Aug. 14) Havre, France to New York N.Y., blue folded letter bearing France 1860, 80c Rose on Pinkish (20; Yvert 17B), tied by diamond of dots cancel, red "Bureau Maritime, Havre, 14 Aout. 60" cds with matching small red "PD" framed handstamp and "12" cent credit to U.S., blue "Am. Service" octagonal handstamp carried by Vanderbilt Line Vanderbilt from Havre Aug. 15th to New York arriving Aug. 26th, red "New York, Aug 27" exchange cds and matching "Paid" arc handstamp, Very Fine American Packet Direct use. Estimate $200 - 300.
The Vanderbilt Line made only 46 sailings during this period, this was one of the last.