patriotic design in black on 1863 cover to Dr. Henry C. Angell in Florence, Italy, franked with 1c Blue, 3c Rose, and 24c Red lilac (63, 65, 70), tied by large "Paid" in grid handstamps, red "N. York Brem. Pkt. Apr 11 Paid" credit and blue three-line "America Uber Bremen Franco", seven different backstamps, 1c tiny tear at right and 3c lightly oxidized, otherwise very fine and attractive cover

Provenance: Katharine Matthies (R.A. Siegel Sale 353, 1969)