Lot no. 6612

1862/3, 2c. black and 24c. greyish lilac, tied to 1867 cover to Baden, Germany by black fancy cork cancels, postmarked New Orleans (Jul 24), red New York transit (Jul 26) and blue boxed “AACHEN / FRANCO”, reverse with Heidelberg - Basel TPO transit (Aug 12), file fold crossing lower adhesive, small lower corner flaws, an otherwise fine and pleasing franking.