Americana Stamps

Lot #: 3135

1855 "Fredk Loison's Printed Circular" Handstamp on Printer Circular from New Orleans to France

Included in the Richard Winter Exhibit.

Blue "Fredk Loison's Printed Circular" handstamp with red New Orleans "PAID 2" handstamp on Feb 7 1855 unsealed printed circular from New Orleans, La. to Saulxures, France. Sent under the newspaper rate of 2c by British open mail, carried by Collins Line Atlantic from New York Feb. 21 to Liverpool arriving Mar. 4, red manuscript "15" centimes postage due rating, Very Fine.

Rated 2 cents paid for circular rate by British open mail and 15 centimes postage due in Saulxures.

Opening: $900
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Category: US Stampless, Eastern Seaboard
Provenance: Ex Richard F. Winter