Lot 50160 – France: 1856 – Montreal to Cognac via Cunard “Niagara”

France: 1856 – Montreal to Cognac via Cunard “Niagara”Double stampless entire letter from Montreal, 28 July 1856, struck with red MONTREAL PAID JY 28 1856 CANADA and oblique red PAID. Correctly rated 2s 7d sterling / 3s 2d Canadian currency for a double letter. Carried by Cunard “Niagara” from Boston, via Liverpool and London, arriving with red PAID and French PD in circle to Cognac.Note: Reflects the correct double-letter rate to France via the Cunard line.