red and blue patriotic design with Richards imprint on 1864 cover to Trier, Germany, franked with 5c Buff and 10c Green (67, 68) tied by red grids with matching "New York Hamb. Pkt. Paid 12 Sep 17" datestamp alongside, black straightline "Franco", appropriate backstamps, light overall aging, very fine and attractive, signed Ashbrook who confirms the 5c as Buff