Page 120 - Charles Shreve - William H Gross United States 1847 Issue

D. Europe Via the British Isles Pre-Treaty Rate
1. France

Until July 1, 1847 all mail to Europe from the US went through the British Isles.
Even after that date most of the mail still went through British ports.

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SE 29, 1847 to Paris, France via Boston, MA. e
US postage pays inland domestic rates- French rates are based on weight and distance.
The earliest recorded 1847 cover to France

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OC 30, 1847 to Lyon, France (November 20).