Lot 2533

✉ ALEMANIA. 1872. Cover franked with two 1/2 gr., two 1 gr. and single 2 gr. small shield issue (Mi. 3,4,5), prepaying twice the 2 1/2 gr. single letter rate by direct service to the United states under the US-North German Union Convention. Stamps tied by framed LEIPZIG, P.E.Nr.V./LINDENAU railway cancel, and front shows black FRANCO handstamp, plus red CHICAGO.ILL/PAID ALL arrival datestamp. A very fine and colorful transatlantic cover.