SWITZERLAND-USA, 1862 cover, franked with imperforate 10c blue, 20c orange, and pair 1 Franc lavender Helvetia issue, prepaying the 2F30c double weight letter rate to the United States under the US-French Convention. Stamps tied by VERVEY dastestamps, and front shows black “PD” handstamp, red SUISSE / BELLEGARDE French entry, red manuscript “18” cent credit to the U.S., plus red PHILADELPHIA / PAID arrival cds. and red “42” cent rate handstamp. Reverse bears LAUSANNE transit cds. A very rare franking on an exceptional transatlantic cover. Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF Dealer Harmers SA Auction Minimum Bid: 1500.00 CHF (via Philasearch.com: 15 Harmers Auction SA - item 9267-A12-645)
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