cover 1864 (13 May) entire letter to Boston, U.S.A., marked "Via Marseilles" , bearing 1862 no watermark 24c. (late fee), 48c. and 1863 CC 6c., each cancelled "B62" in blue, showing "LONDON/PAID" (30.6) and "BOSTON AM. PKT./PAID" (14.7) c.d.s. and "21/CENTS" accountancy h.s., all in red; the adhesives are affected by light filing creases, nevertheless a rare and exquisite franking of the 54c. rate to U.S.A., and a very early usage of the 6c. Photo
cover 1864 (13 May) entire letter to Boston, U.S.A., marked "Via Marseilles" , bearing 1862 no watermark 24c. (late fee), 48c. and 1863 CC 6c., each cancelled "B62" in blue, showing "LONDON/PAID" (30.6) and "BOSTON AM. PKT./PAID" (14.7) c.d.s. and "21/CENTS" accountancy h.s., all in red; the adhesives are affected by light filing creases, nevertheless a rare and exquisite franking of the 54c. rate to U.S.A., and a very early usage of the 6c. Photo
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