Lot no. 3792

1861, Foreign Mails to and from Independent and Confederate States: New Orleans LA. 25 Mar. (1861). Beautifully clear strike of large circular datestamp ties 5 c. brown, Ty. II, huge margins, scissors-separated on three sides with part of right stamp and with intact perfs, deep rich color, choice centering, on light blue folded imprint letter to Barcelona, Spain, bold "4Rs." due handstamp, backstamped London (Apr. 16, 1861) transit and Spanish receiving datestamps, tiny border toned, otherwise fine. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE UNITED STATES 5-CENT 1860 ISSUE USED TO PAY THE BRITISH OPEN MAIL RATE TO SPAIN FROM CONFEDERATE LOUISIANA. Probably fewer than ten covers to Spain are known with stamps used in the Confederate States.