The following 17 lots represent a recent original find of correspondence from France to New Orleans; most of the letters emanate from either Paris or Bordeaux. In addition to the many different rates and frankings included, another attractive feature is the generally fresh appearance of the items which is attributed to good storage and the fact that they have not seen the light of day for many years. It should be noted that some entires (mainly post 1873) have the bottom flap removed
cover 1869-80 entire letters or entires (27) with many different frankings including Laureated 80c. pair (1869), 30c. + 40c. (1870), 30c. (2) + 80c. (1870), 30c. pale brown (4) (1872); Ceres 10c. (small or large figures) + 40c. + 80c. (3) (1874) and "Sage" 35c. two items (1879, 80). Mainly fine
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cover 1869-80 entire letters or entires (27) with many different frankings including Laureated 80c. pair (1869), 30c. + 40c. (1870), 30c. (2) + 80c. (1870), 30c. pale brown (4) (1872); Ceres 10c. (small or large figures) + 40c. + 80c. (3) (1874) and "Sage" 35c. two items (1879, 80). Mainly fine