1851/57, 1 c. blue, type II, horizontal pair with 3 c. dull-red, tied by blue "CINCINNATI & LOUISVILLE MAIL ROUTE SEP 17" to small cover via New York and France to Spezzia, Italy, showing on front black "ETAT UNIS PAQ. BRIT. A CALAIS", taxed with "17" decimes on arrival; small faults, very scarce (Scott 7, 11)