Philately Switzerland cover to USA in 1865.

Philately Switzerland cover to USA in 1865.

SWITZERLAND-USA, 1865 cover, franked with 20c orange, 30c vermilion, and 60c bronze Sitting Helvetia issue, prepaying the 1F10c single letter rate to the United States under the US-French Convention. Stamps tied by RHEINECK c.d.s.’s, and front shows black “PD” handstamp, red SUISSE / ST LOUIS French entry, red handstamp “3” cent credit to the U.S., plus red PHILADELPHIA arrival cds. with red “21” cent handstamp to show the Convention rate. Reverse bears SARGANS-ZURICH ambulant and BASEL transit datestamps.

A beautiful transatlantic cover of great quality, with scarce three-color franking. Scott No. 45, 46, 48. Est. 500 - 750 CHF

(via Philasearch.com: 15 Harmers Auction SA - item 9267-A12-647)

New Orleans To Tourcoing, France, 1855

USA, New Orleans

New Orleans To Tourcoing, France, 1855

United States 1855, New Orleans, La. To Tourcoing, France. Printed prices current franked with ample to large margin 1851, 1c blue, type II, horizontal pair tied by "New Orleans, La., May 8" cds, red Calais entry cds and "15" centimes due per 40 grams due in France, Extremely Fine, a magnificent printed matter rate usage, ex Noel. Scott No. 9; Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. Sent via Collins Line - Steamer Atlantic, departing New York on May 16th and arriving at Liverpool on May 27th.
45. Schuyler Rumsey Auction - The Winter Sale

45. Schuyler Rumsey Auction - The Winter Sale