Lot #: 18024

#150 1870 10c Brown, Tied by Cork Cancel on Cover to France

Black cork cancel and red "PHILAD. PAID ALL JUN 24 (1873)" on cover to Paris, France, with red London and black French transit marks, and red "PD" in oval. The stamp with small perf faults at right.

The printed address and blue double oval handstamp of Drexel, Harjes & Co. is that of a well-known forwarding agent that travelers and businessmen used for recipient services for letters from the U.S.

Opening: $100
Estimate: $200 - $250
Category: 10c Jefferson Bank Note Covers
Catalogue: Scott 150
Provenance: Ex Michael J. Brown