Lot no. 1279

1869, Napoleon 40 c. orange two pairs (perforation significantly shifted), and 80 c. carmine, performing 240 c. rate, tied to envelope by Paris Star “2” cancellation, PD and PARIS 27/AVR/69 cds. in black alongside, addressed to New York with arrival mark New York in red and “9” for taxe on front, file fold and tiny toned, otherwise fine and attractive.