5c Brown, Ty. II (30A). L-shaped block of three, tied by red grid cancels, matching "New York Paid 12 Aug. 1" (1860) credit datestamp on buff cover to Guelma, French Algeria, French transit datestamps including Paris, receiving backstamp, right stamp with pieces out at top and bottom, bottom left stamp with creases at bottom left from placement near edge of cover, otherwise Fine and rare use to an unusual destination, although Algeria was considered by French postal authorities to be part of France (with the same rates), it is highly regarded as a separate destination by postal history collectors

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