U.S. and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History

1851 5c brown, margins all around, used in combination with strip of three of 10c green, margins to just in at bottom, tied by New Orleans departure pmk on cover to Switzerland, ms "35", endorsed "Per Prussian Mail", red "12" and corresponding handstamp, New York May 2 transit, other markings, including Solothurn arrival on back, cover with paper strengthening and repaired at left, otherwise fine
Estimate: $1500