Day 1- Europe & Overseas, South & Central America - the Brian Moorhouse Estate (Part Ii)

1865: Cover from Beirut to Tolland, CT, USA franked on departure with USA 1861 3 c. dull rose cancelled by pen stroke, mailed at the French P.O. in Beirut (May 18) at double rate with 1862 80 c. carmine (4) tied by "5082" gros chiffres in black. Paris cds on reverse (May 26) and carried on the Cunard Steamer 'Africa' with BOSTON BR PKT / PAID in red (June 2) on front and US '6' cents credit mark in red - the 3 c. adhesive was not taken into consideration. Small faults but a scarce and attractive cover.
Catalogue 244: Europe & Overseas