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black datestamp with geometric duplex ties 1861 30c Orange (71) to cover to the United States Consul at Strasburg, France, then forwarded to London, magenta Hartford datestamp at bottom right, red "New York Paid 12 May 6" credit, French and British transits, roughly opened at top, still fine, an attractive and well-travelled cover with a wealth of different markings

black datestamp and matching quartered cork tie 1868 2c Black "E" grill (87) to locally-addressed cover, tax notice enclosed, very fine and fresh

black datestamp on yellow cover to Norwich, Connecticut with "Singer's Sewing Machines, Geo. D. Grave, Agent" cornercard, franked with three 1868 2c Black "Z" grill (85B) tied by fancy star in circle cancels, rated as triple weight so "Due 3" handstamp applied in Hartford, original invoice enclosed for "4 rubber rings" and "2 doz. needles", very fine and rare, 2003 Philatelic Foundation certificate

datestamp ties 1869 6c Ultramarine (115) to cover to London, England, red "New York Feb 12" exchange, carried by NGL Line's Rhein arriving Southampton February 23, red London "Paid" the same day, very fine and fresh