cover Red, a phenomenal block of eight [51-54, 56-59] with good margins on 1863 E. from Amsterdam to New York, cancelled by framed "FRANCO" and "AMSTERDAM" c.d.s. (26.7) in red, showing red "LONDON/PAID" c.d.s. (27.7) and "N.YORK AM.PKT/5" c.d.s. (11.8) adjacent and various accountancy marks including red crayon "16" which just ties corner of [59]; the E has a slighly stained filing crease well clear of adhesives. A highly important franking of great rarity with a block of this size. Photo in colour